Monday, December 10
FROM THE HEADLINES
Segment A: Postpartum Depression
It is sometimes referred to as the "Baby Blues" and is often misunderstood. Now, Congress is considering legislation that would expand and intensify research on postpartum depression, which afflicts 10 to 20 percent of U.S. women within six months of giving birth. On this segment of HearSay, we'll talk about postpartum depression and the hormonal shifts that occur after childbirth. We invite you to join the conversation with your questions and comments.
Segment B: Right... or Wrong?
Does the anonymous egg/sperm donor system protect the rights of parents over those of the children? Should adopted children have access to their birth records? A leading adoption organization is urging all states to allow adult adoptees to learn the identity of their birth parents, something only eight states currently allow. Opponents argue that allowing such access violates the privacy birth mothers expected when they made their adoption decision. Let's talk about it on today's HearSay.
Tuesday, December 11
Juvenile Sentencing Laws: When Kids Commit Crimes
New research on the adolescent brain, and studies that indicate teens sent to adult court end up worse off than those who are not, have several states rethinking juvenile sentencing laws. Others feel the current laws on the books are justified. We'll talk about the issue on today's HearSay and introduce you to one of the fastest growing trends in preventing juvenile delinquency - youth courts. Find out why many lawmakers are touting them as one of the most exciting developments in juvenile justice.
Wednesday, December 12
Just Can't Stop: Addiction
From shopping to gambling, many people don't understand why individuals become addicted or how changes to the brain foster compulsive behavior. The holiday season can be a trigger for binges. We'll talk about what leads people to addiction, discuss if different forms of addiction are connected and look at the most effective forms of treatment. Cathy also talks with former college football star Art Schlichter who went from being an All-American quarterback to one of America’s best-known compulsive gamblers. He is the founder and director of Gambling Prevention Awareness which is dedicated to educating the public on the signs and dangers of compulsive gambling. He shares his compelling story with us today on HearSay.