When should an individual lose their right to self-determination?
Should we impose treatment on those who refuse it?
How can we support the recovery of people with mental illness?
In a free society, the answer to these questions comes loaded with real consequences and strong conflicts. Join host Cokie Roberts as our panelists work through the hypothetical stories of Olivia and James and grapple with the conflicts, costs, and consequences of MINDS ON THE EDGE.
Frank Sesno moderates an engaging conversation sparked by a diverse panel including: Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, Nobel Laureate Dr. Eric Kandel and other physicians, policy makers and mental health professionals, some of whom struggle with mental illness themselves. Minds on the Edge delivers a conversation rife with emotion, unique perspectives, and challenging ideas.
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Piece Description
When should an individual lose their right to self-determination?
Should we impose treatment on those who refuse it?
How can we support the recovery of people with mental illness?
In a free society, the answer to these questions comes loaded with real consequences and strong conflicts. Join host Cokie Roberts as our panelists work through the hypothetical stories of Olivia and James and grapple with the conflicts, costs, and consequences of MINDS ON THE EDGE.
Frank Sesno moderates an engaging conversation sparked by a diverse panel including: Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, Nobel Laureate Dr. Eric Kandel and other physicians, policy makers and mental health professionals, some of whom struggle with mental illness themselves. Minds on the Edge delivers a conversation rife with emotion, unique perspectives, and challenging ideas.
Timing and Cues
PART ONE: 24:00
IN: music (0:06) plus "Don't you understand..."
OUT: (23:54) ".... a Fred Friendly Seminar on Mental Health in America. I'm Cokie Roberts." Plus 0:06 music to fade.
PART TWO: 11:00
IN: music (0:10) plus "This is a Fred Friendly..."
OUT: (10:53) "...Minds on the Edge. I'm Cokie Roberts." Plus 0:07 music to fade.
PART THREE: 20:30
IN: music (0:09) plus "This is a Fred Friendly Seminar..."
OUT: (20:20) "Thank you for listening...I'm Cokie Roberts." Plus music out at 20:25.









