Mental Illness And Unemployment, Breast Cancer Alphabet, Share Some Songs

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Looking for some new summer tunes? Veronica Rueckert gets some great recommendations from Simply Folk host Stephanie Elkins. Veronica also discusses a new report on mental illness and unemployment, and talks with a journalist about her experience battling breast cancer, who also has advice for those who may be struggling with the disease.

Featured in this Show

  • A Breast Cancer Alphabet

    A veteran NPR journalist recounts her experience with breast cancer–and shares A-to-Z advice for people going dealing with illness.

  • Report: 80% Of Those Suffering From Mental Illness Unemployed

    A new report finds that unemployment hits those suffering from mental illness especially hard. An advocate for mental health services talks about what can be done to reverse this trend.

  • Share Some Music

    Itching to expand your music collection? Stephanie Elkins, host of WPR’s “Simply Folk,” is back to share some new music with us.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Madhulika Sikka Guest
  • Sita Diehl Guest
  • Stephanie E Elkins Guest
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Cynthia Schuster Producer

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