We talk with a journalist about the state of emergency psychiatric care in Wisconsin and hear about ways to improve it. And on Food Friday, we look to “blue zones” around the world and find out what people with long life expectancies are eating.
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Wisconsin's emergency psychiatric care model puts onus on law enforcement
Unlike most other Midwestern states, Wisconsin’s crisis psychiatric care services run on a county-by-county basis. The current system puts the onus on law enforcement to respond to mental health crises, which advocates say increases the risk of trauma. A reporter and an advocate explain.
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Food Friday: Eating for longevity, health
This week’s Food Friday segment examines areas of the world where people live longer, sometimes referred to as blue zones, and what people eat in those areas to increase longevity.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Emilie Burditt Producer
- Erin McGroarty Guest
- Chrissy Barnard Guest
- Dan Buettner Guest
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