The professionals and community leaders we depend on for emotional support can suffer from mental health challenges themselves. We learn how healthcare workers and church leaders are addressing mental illness. Then, Chicago’s public school teachers are on strike. We get the details and hear about the state of organized labor in education.
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Addressing Suicide Risk And Mental Illness Challenges For Faith Leaders And Healthcare Professionals
Faith leaders and healthcare professionals support others when they are struggling emotionally and mentally. But what support is available for those that support us? We talk to a social work expert about the challenges and risks for community leaders and advocates.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. They can be reached by calling 1-800-273-8255 or online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
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Some Teacher Strikes Today Are About More Than Pay
Chicago public school teachers have been on strike since last week. Their demands go beyond a pay raise. They want more school nurses, more teachers, more social workers, and even more affordable housing in the city. A labor expert helps us understand why this strike is significant in the nation’s third-largest school district and beyond.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- L. Malik Anderson Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Jonathan Singer Guest
- Jon Shelton Guest
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