We talk to the author of a new book that tells the story of a family struggling with the mental health care system. Then, we learn more about how Wisconsin service organizations are helping their communities despite declining membership.
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One family's mental health journey in an age of silence
Meg Kissinger spent her long career at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel exposing the shortcomings of the US mental health care system. We talk to her about her new memoir, where she dissects her own family’s internal struggle with mental illness at a time when stigma kept them silent.
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How Wisconsin service organizations are trying to rebuild membership and support their communities
Service organizations like Rotary, Kiwanis, and the Lions Club have seen declining membership for years, but they’re still finding ways to make an impact at the local level. We talk to representatives for each group in Wisconsin to find out how they’re trying to get more people involved in their communities.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Meg Kissinger Guest
- Michelle McGrath Guest
- Connie LeCleir-Meyer Guest
- Justin Hahn Guest
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