Mysteries of Mental Illness explores the story of mental illness in science and society. The four-part series traces the evolution of this complex topic from its earliest days to present times. It explores dramatic attempts across generations to unravel the mysteries of mental illness and gives voice to contemporary Americans across a spectrum of experiences.
Teen Mental Health
Student Mental Health Matters News Reports
Public media stations across New York state are collaborating to create a teacher professional development toolkit to improve student mental health. Using PBS Learning Media, teachers will better understand and address self-harm among students. To further raise awareness, public media journalists are focusing coverage on the topic as well. Funding for this program is provided in part by the New York State Education Department.
Fairport teens will start classes later as of 2026-27 school year Noelle E. C. Evans, September 18, 2024Teens soon will get more time to sleep in on school days in Fairport as a districtwide shift in start times is on the horizon. LISTEN • 1:25
RCSD’s Ruth Turner: ROC Restorative H.U.B serves hundreds of Rochester students, September 13, 2024 Rochester city schools are putting more energy behind an alternative center for conflict resolution, and a “hub” of mediators is shaping a new district-wide approach to violence prevention.
Connections How to best support students’ mental and emotional health as the school year begins Connections with Evan Dawson” on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, we speak with students about the decline in youth mental health and the types of support adults can provide. LISTEN • 51:05
Rochester City School District opens new middle schools and confronts familiar challenges-Noelle E. C. Evans, September 5, 2024This week marked the return of students across the region. Thursday was particularly noteworthy in Rochester as one of the largest reconfigurations in the City School District’s history meant hundreds of students were starting the year at a new school. LISTEN • 4:14- –
Rochester leaders urge parents to step up for youth emotional health–Noelle E. C. Evans, September 4, 2024Rochester city officials and mental health advocates are calling on parents and caregivers to build deeper connections with their children this school year. LISTEN • 1:36
Connections: State Sen. Samra Brouk on mental health-Evan Dawson, “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, we welcome state Sen. Samra Brouk for a discussion on her plans to address mental health issues for people of color. LISTEN • 51:31
A state law could change the look of college IDs in New York for the sake of mental healthNoelle E. C. Evans-, July 18, 2024 Could a simple set of three digits on New York college student IDs save lives? LISTEN • 3:23
Connections: How a new pediatric urgent care is expected to address the mental health needs of local youthEvan Dawson, On “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Thursday, May 16, 2024, our guests discuss the state of pediatric mental health care in the region and how they think a new urgent care opening in July will help bridge gaps in treatment. LISTEN • 51:36
Connections: Examining youth mental health in the pandemic era-Evan Dawson, On “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, we host a discussion with mental health advocates about how the pandemic adversely affected the mental health of young people and how to best support them. LISTEN • 51:36
Gov. Hochul’s upcoming state budget addresses student mental health matters. Local leaders respond-Noelle E. C. Evans, January 9, 2024 Gov. Kathy Hochul says efforts to improve youth mental health will be a priority in her upcoming New York state budget proposal.
R-Centers offer teen mental health support through winter breakNoelle E. C. Evans, December 26, 2023Some recreation centers in Rochester have been bolstered with more mental health supports for teens and their families — the winter school break will offer more opportunities for students to access those services.
Connections: How local teens are getting more involved in understanding their social and emotional health, November 15, 2023In the first hour of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, our guests discuss how local teenagers are gaining a better understanding of their social/emotional health and how to care for it. LISTEN • 51:21
URMC debuts teen drama therapy performance at OFC Creations-Noelle E. C. Evans, October 27, 2023. Drama therapy might not be widely known or practiced, but a theater production this weekend showcases the fusion of art and healing. LISTEN • 4:11
How can we have more open conversations about mental illness, including suicidal ideation? “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, we explore how to have more open conversations about mental illness, including suicidal ideation. It’s a theme of this year’s Reel Mind Film Festival. LISTEN • 51:24
Local NewsStudents face mental health care barriers. A proposed law might helpNoelle E. C. Evans, October 4, 2023A lack of mental health services at schools and colleges is a national issue that hits home in Western New York, but proposed recommendations could remove obstacles.LISTEN • 4:17
Local NewsLocal institutions work to meet ‘profound and startling’ demand for teen mental health servicesRacquel Stephen, October 2, 2023Although progress is being made toward addressing teen mental health, experts say there’s still more that needs to be done to meet the demand for resources. A new facility that’s in the works aims to help do that.
Local NewsMeet the game-changers leading a mental health movement among student-athletesNoelle E. C. Evans, September 29, 2023A club at Nazareth is one of nearly 1,400 Morgan’s Message ambassador programs at colleges and high schools around the country. These programs are a place where students lead conversations about mental health.LISTEN • 7:41
New York Public News NetworkNew York state leaders say they are making gains on addressing teen mental healthKaren DeWitt, September 27, 2023Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Legislature invested $1 billion into mental health services in the current state budget. Part of that money is earmarked for services specifically for teenagers.LISTEN • 3:19
ConnectionsMelissa Kearney, author of ‘The Two-Parent Privilege’Evan Dawson, September 27, 2023In the second hour of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, we talk with Melissa Kearney, author of “The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind.”LISTEN • 51:37
ConnectionsFormer WNBA all-star Chamique Holdsclaw on mental health advocacyEvan Dawson, September 26, 2023In the first hour of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, we’re joined by former WNBA all-star and mental health advocate Chamique Holdsclaw to discuss how communities can better support people with mental health challenges.LISTEN • 51:30
Local NewsRCSD’s Ruth Turner leads restorative approaches to conflict with new H.U.B.Noelle E. C. Evans, September 25, 2023There’s a new space for resolving conflicts and interrupting cycles of violence at the Rochester City School District.LISTEN • 1:28
Local NewsGreece joins school districts suing social media giants over alleged harms to childrenDavid Andreatta, September 20, 2023Districts allege social media apps are to blame for student struggles with mental health and discipline problems that divert resources from education.LISTEN • 1:25
ConnectionsWhy are teens with mental health challenges not getting care?Evan Dawson, September 20, 2023In the second hour of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, we discuss why teens with mental health challenges are not getting the care they need.LISTEN • 52:12
Local NewsNazareth University expands mental wellness programs with $300,000 federal grantNoelle E. C. Evans, September 19, 2023Students and staff at Nazareth University will see an expansion of mental health outreach starting this fall.LISTEN • 1:14
ConnectionsWhat do young people think causes hopelessness or lack of direction?Evan Dawson, August 31, 2023In the first hour of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Thursday, August 31, 2023, we talk with youth organizers from Teen Empowerment about what they think causes hopelessness or lack of direction.LISTEN • 51:46
Local NewsHousing instability hurts Rochester students’ academic performance, says reportJeremy Moule, August 24, 2023The Children’s Agenda is calling on the state to enact policies and programs to help families find a stable place to live.
ConnectionsSummer Book Week: A look inside children’s books dealing with anxietyJasmin Singer, August 18, 2023In the second hour of “Connections Summer Book Week” on Friday, August 18, we discuss anxiety presented through children’s books.LISTEN • 51:43
Local NewsKids coping with trauma and violence can start finding help at some city recreation centersBeth Adams, July 12, 2023In an effort to boost the emotional health of Rochester’s children, the city is launching a one-year pilot program at its recreation centers.
Local NewsGreece Athena High School pilots a counseling app for student mental wellnessNoelle E. C. Evans, May 29, 2023The Greece Central School District is rolling out a pilot program to see if a phone app could improve student mental health.LISTEN • 1:18
Local NewsState budget allots funding for youth mental healthAva Pukatch, May 17, 2023May is Mental Health Awareness month and the New York state budget includes $1 billion toward transforming the state’s mental health care — $30 million of that is focused on children.LISTEN • 1:34
Local NewsConference in Rochester provides resources for girls ages 10 to 16Stephanie Ballard-Foster, April 17, 2023A mother-daughter conference in Rochester over the weekend was designed to help girls learn more about mental and emotional health supports available to them.
ConnectionsWhat do young people need when it comes to digital literacy education?Evan Dawson, April 12, 2023In the second hour of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, our guests discuss the role and impact of digital media in teens’ lives.LISTEN • 51:57
ConnectionsCan music help teens and young adults struggling with mental health challenges?Evan Dawson, March 23, 2023In the first hour of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Thursday, March 23, 2023, our guests discuss how music can help people address mental health challenges.LISTEN • 50:56
Local NewsSurvey: Parents say kids lack mental health services in Monroe County schoolsNoelle E. C. Evans, March 22, 2023The Children’s Agenda is calling for robust solutions to what they say is a mental health crisis among children and teens – including improving access to care in schools.LISTEN • 1:23
Local NewsHochul proposes $1 billion to boost statewide mental health services in wake of pandemicNoelle E. C. Evans, March 17, 2023Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing for $1 billion worth of mental health services across New York state, with a strong focus on addressing the needs of children and teens.LISTEN • 1:28
ConnectionsHow local institutions are working to connect people to mental health servicesEvan Dawson, January 9, 2023In the second hour of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Monday, January 9, 2023, why is mental health getting worse over time? We discuss the question with mental health professionals and hear about how they evaluate mental health challenges.LISTEN • 51:26
Local NewsHow a new Rochester youth center came to be named for the ObamasBrian Sharp, January 9, 2023Teen Empowerment has landed a major donor for its new center. And his contribution came with an unusual request.LISTEN • 4:54
ConnectionsHow to help teens cope with trauma and mental health challengesEvan Dawson, December 27, 2022In the second hour of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Tuesday December 27, 2022 we talk with representatives of BreathDeep, Inc., a program that provides wellness resources to marginalized groups.LISTEN • 51:48
Local NewsCollege students need more mental health resources, speakers stress at state hearingNoelle E. C. Evans, December 1, 2022State lawmakers gathered this week for a public hearing on college students’ mental health needs ahead of the upcoming 2023 legislative session.LISTEN • 1:15
Local NewsRCSD partners with the University of Rochester to support students’ mental health needsRacquel Stephen, September 28, 2022The University of Rochester and the Rochester City School District are partnering again, this time to provide mental health training to school staff.
Colorism in America On-Demand
Our Time: Colorism in America -Shade & Out of Our Heads: Racial stereotyping has a long and insidious history in the U.S. While gains in civil rights have increased significantly, younger generations continue to perpetuate harmful labels, often subtle ones, that undermine people of color. Filmmakers take on the current monikers of colorism and challenge white norms that pervade our society.
Available to watch by 5/26/25
Get to Eleven • WXXI-TV
Based on Padraic Lillis’ award-winning one-man show, this special blends live performance elements with narrative cinematic storytelling in an intimate conversation about suicide, addiction, and the importance of sharing stories in our darkest moments.
Get to Eleven airs Thursday, September 12 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV.
On stage in performance, among friends in conversation, and in the streets and subways of New York City, Lillis offers his own story, and empowers his audiences to deepen their own relationship with life, mental health, and mortality.
Lillis is the Founding Artistic Director of The Farm Theater whose mission is to cultivate early career artists through workshops, productions, and mentoring. He has been awarded: New York Innovative Theatre Outstanding Director, NY International Fringe Festival’s Overall Excellence in Directing, Best Director at United Solo Festival, and Best Short film at the Milan International Film Festival. Lillis was the Humana Visiting Scholar and Artist in Residence at Centre College. His film, Get To Eleven, that addresses mental health, suicide ideation, and recovery premiered at The Big Apple Film Festival, screened at the Reel Minds Film Festival in Rochester, NY, and has been awarded Best Feature at the Inwood Film Festival.
Lillis is the host of The Farm Theater’s Bullpen Sessions podcast. He is a mental health advocate, member of the Labyrinth Theater Company and a lifelong Yankee fan. Lillis is a native Rochesterian and graduate of Fairport High School.
Photo: Padraic Lillis talking with colleagues/ Credit: Photo provided.
Your Fantastic Mind: Adolescent Mental Health Crisis On-Demand
Social media, academic stress and other crucial factors contribute to the adolescent mental health crisis in America. This episode explores the alarming rise of anxiety, depression, and suicide among teenagers, addressing causes of the crisis and exploring possible solutions. Meet families and teens affected by mental health disorders, as well as psychiatric experts calling for change.
Teen Mental Health and Suicide in Black Families On-Demand
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. While leaders acknowledge a teen mental health crisis, much discourse focuses on suicide as a white issue. Filmmakers Kalia Hunter (Dom) and Kallista Palapas (I’ll Be There) recount two young black lives cut short by suicide, and in doing so, compel communities to act. Available on-demand through 4/14/2027.
Our Time: Teen Mental Health and Suicide – Under the Wire & Surviving On-Demand
Two teen filmmakers tackle mental health and suicide as they search for healing in Under the Wire and Surviving. Available on-demand through 9/29/2026.
New York Counts on Public Media
WXXI and public media organizations across New York State have come together to raise awareness about specific issues that impact our communities throughout the state. You can access hours of content through broadcast or on-demand content that provides resources and information about the opioid and overdose epidemic, aging and senior isolation, and student mental health.
Read more about the initiatives below and click on the images to link to the initiative’s resources page. Click on the drop down arrow for each project to get a detailed description of the initiative.
Student Mental Health Initiative: This multi-platform project shines a light on the importance of student mental health and well-being. As part of this initiative, special programs address student mental health concerns. The initiative created a PBS LearningMedia Student Mental Health Matters: Toolkit for Educators to help them support the mental well-being of students. This initiative is a New York State Education Department funded initiative that has called on NYS public media organizations to help address the issues of student mental health throughout the state. A Special Focus week: September 25-Oct. 1, 2023 highlighted the topic. To further raise awareness, public media journalists are focusing coverage on the topic as well (and WXXI News Mental Health coverage). NY PBS Stations are broadcasting and producing additional programming all year. The WXXI Student Mental Health Website continues to offer support.
WXXI Student Mental Health Matters Website
About The Student Mental Health Initiative
WXXI and public media stations across New York State address mental health issues among teens with a new initiative, Student Mental Health Matters. Also follow ongoing coverage of the issues with WXXI News and programming on-air and on-demand.
Working in collaboration WXXI and NYS public broadcasters kick off this effort with a focused week of programming Saturday, September 23 through Sunday, October 1, 2023. The New York State Public Media Student Mental Health Matters is a New York State Education Department funded initiative that has called on NYS public media organizations to help address the issues of student mental health throughout the state.
NEWS COVERAGE
WXXI News Coverage of Mental Health
RESOURCES
Student Mental Health Matters: A Toolkit for Educatorsis designed to equip educators, school staff, and school mental health professionals with critical knowledge and strategies needed to support the mental well-being of their students. Digital media resources — curated from expert mental health organizations and public media sources — cover suicide prevention, stress and anxiety, self-harm, adverse childhood experiences, and social media, and offer:
- Expert perspectives from mental health professionals, school administrators and educators aimed at helping teachers better understand a topic;
- Student perspectives that reveal the lived experience of elementary, middle, and high school students;
- Strategies that provide real-world applications for teachers’ practices.
All resources and accompanying support materials are intended to be used in a professional development setting and may contain material considered sensitive to some viewers.
Student Mental Health Matters | A Toolkit for Educators (via PBSLearningMedia.org)
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
New York NOW
Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV Repeats 9/24 at 5 a.m. Watch On-Demand
New York NOW takes a look at mental health support in afterschool programs.
Now Return Us to Normal & Watch On-demand
Monday, September 25, 2023 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV
In this healing personal essay documentary, a filmmaker and her fellow classmates confront the trauma brought on by their years at a behavior modification boarding school.
My Ascension & Watch On-Demand
Monday, September 25, 2023 at 10:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV
After an attempt to end her life left her paralyzed, Emma Benoit uses her painful experience and ongoing recovery to help others find hope, while shining light on the ongoing youth suicide crisis.
Connections with Evan Dawson
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 12 noon on WXXI News
Chamique Holdsclaw, former WNBA star, is in town for East House Hope & Recovery Celebration on September 29. She’ll be speaking about her sports fame and depression. Connections talks with Chamique about her life and the event.
Connections with Evan Dawson
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 1 p.m. on WXXI News
Two-parent privilege. It’s becoming rarer for children to grow up with two parents. What are the implications?
Independent Lens: Tiktok, Boom
Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 3 p.m. on WXXI-TV
Explore the power and complexity of technology through the lens of TikTok and the Gen Z influencers who know it best.
Facing Suicide & Watch On-Demand (through 9/12/26)
Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV
Explore the crisis of suicide, including risk factors and prevention strategies.
Scattering CJ & Watch On-Demand
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 5 p.m. on WXXI-TV
One mother’s efforts to heal after her veteran son’s suicide unleashes humanity’s goodness.
New York NOW
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV Repeats 10/1 at 5 a.m. Watch On-demand
The team interviews an interview with Dan Egan American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Hiding in Plain Sight Or Watch On-Demand
Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 12 p.m. on WXXI-TV
This film focuses on more than twenty young people who provide an intimate look at what it’s like to experience the symptoms of mental illness, from depression to addiction to suicide ideation.
Crazy
Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 7 p.m. on WXXI-TV
Living with schizophrenia, Eric decides whether to comply with traditional medicine.
Full List of TV Broadcast Programming:
Channel Date/Time: Program:
WXXI-WORLD 07/01/22 8pm Hiding in Plain Sight #101 “The Storm”
WXXI-HD 07/02/22 3pm Second Opinion with Joan Lunden “Millenial Health II”
WXXI-WORLD 07/02/22 8am Hiding in Plain Sight #101 “The Storm”
WXXI-WORLD 07/08/22 8pm Hiding in Plain Sight #102 “The Resilience”
WXXI-WORLD 07/09/22 2pm Hiding in Plain Sight #101 “The Storm”
WXXI-WORLD 07/10/22 2pm Hiding in Plain Sight #102 “The Resilience”
WXXI-WORLD 08/05/22 11am Our Time “PTSD and Mental Illness”
WXXI-HD 08/14/22 6:30pm Second Opinion with Joan Lunden “Millenial Health II”
WXXI-WORLD 08/19/22 11am Our Time “Teen Mental Health + Suicide Prevention”
WXXI-WORLD 09/03/22 8pm Hiding in Plain Sight #101
WXXI-WORLD 09/10/22 8pm Hiding in Plain Sight #102
WXXI-HD 09/11/22 3pm Speaking Grief
WXXI-HD 09/13/22 9pm Facing Suicide
WXXI-HD 09/13/22 10:30pm Scattering CJ
WXXI-HD 09/14/22 1am Facing Suicide
WXXI-WORLD 09/17/22 2pm Scattering CJ
WXXI-WORLD 09/17/22 4:30pm Our Time “Teen Mental Health + Suicide Prevention”
WXXI-HD 10/19/22 9pm NOVA “Can Psychedelics Cure?”
WXXI-HD 10/20/22 1am NOVA “Can Psychedelics Cure?”
WXXI-HD 10/24/22 10pm Independent Lens “TikTok, Boom”
WXXI-WORLD 10/25/22 7pm NOVA “Can Psychedelics Cure?”
WXXI-WORLD 10/26/22 12am NOVA “Can Psychedelics Cure?”
WXXI-HD 10/26/22 3:30am Independent Lens “TikTok, Boom”
WXXI-WORLD 10/27/22 1:30pm Second Opinion with Joan Lunden “Millenial Health II”
WXXI-WORLD 04/02/23 10pm Independent Lens “TikTok, Boom”
WXXI-WORLD 04/03/23 2am Independent Lens “TikTok, Boom”
WXXI-HD 04/09/23 1:30am Independent Lens “TikTok, Boom”
WXXI-WORLD 08/21/23 9pm Our Time “PTSD and Mental Illness”
WXXI-WORLD 08/25/23 2pm Our Time “PTSD and Mental Illness”
WXXI-WORLD 09/04/23 9pm Our Time “Teen Mental Health + Suicide Prevention”
WXXI-WORLD 09/08/23 2pm Our Time “Teen Mental Health + Suicide Prevention”
WXXI-WORLD 09/16/23 5am My Ascension
WXXI-HD 09/22/23 1am Hiding in Plain Sight #101 “The Storm”
WXXI-HD 09/23/23 6:30pm New York Now #2338
WXXI-HD 09/24/23 5am New York Now #2338
WXXI-HD 09/25/23 9pm Now Return Us to Normal
WXXI-HD 09/25/23 10:30pm My Ascension
WXXI-HD 09/30/23 3pm My Ascension
WXXI-HD 09/28/23 3pm Independent Lens “TikTok, Boom”
WXXI-HD 09/28/23 4:30pm Facing Suicide
WXXI-HD 09/29/23 1am Hiding in Plain Sight #102 “The Resilience”
WXXI-HD 09/29/23 3pm Scattering CJ WXXI-HD 09/30/23 5pm Scattering CJ
WXXI-HD 09/30/23 6:30pm New York Now #2339
WXXI-HD 10/01/23 5am New York Now #2339
WXXI-HD 10/01/23 12pm Hiding in Plain Sight #101 “The Storm”
WXXI-HD 10/01/23 2pm Hiding in Plain Sight #102 “The Resilience”
WXXI-HD 10/01/23 7pm Crazy
WXXI-HD 10/03/23 2am Crazy
WXXI-HD 10/06/23 1am Crazy
WXXI-WORLD 12/14/23 1:30pm Second Opinion with Joan Lunden “Millenial Health II”
WXXI-WORLD 12/14/23 7pm Crazy
WXXI-WORLD 12/15/23 2am Crazy
WXXI-WORLD 12/15/23 10am Crazy
The Overdose Epidemic: This initiative examines New York State’s addiction and overdose crisis. “Overdose Epidemic” programming draws attention to this public health crisis and raise awareness of services available in local communities for those impacted by addiction. This initiative also includes collaboration with the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). A Special Focus week: February 13-19, 2023 highlighted the topic. This initiative is a New York State Education Department funded initiative that has called on NYS public media organizations to help educate the public of the changing factors in the overdose epidemic throughout the state and ways to address it. To further raise awareness, public media journalists are focusing coverage on the topic as well (and WXXI News Overdose Epidemic coverage). NY PBS Stations are broadcasting and producing additional programming all year. The WXXI Overdose Epidemic Website continues to offer programs & resources.
WXXI Overdose Epidemic Website
About The New York Overdose Epidemic Initiative
The New York State Public Media Overdose Epidemic is a New York State Education Department funded initiative that has called on NYS public media organizations to help address the issues of overdose and addiction throughout the state. As part of this initiative, WXXI will host a week of special programming, running February 13 through February 19, that looks at the overdose epidemic here in Rochester and beyond. The “Overdose Epidemic” programming draws attention to this public health crisis and raise awareness of services available in local communities for those impacted by addiction. This initiative also include collaboration with the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).
Local WXXI News Overdose Epidemic Coverage: Read & Listen to stories on-demand here
Connections with Evan Dawson Live Talk Show Podcasts from WXXI News
November 6, 2023 Podcast: Matthew Perry, opioids, and what states can do about the opioid epidemic
May 24, 2023 Podcast: Former Biden administration official Robert Kent on addressing the overdose crisis
March 13 2023 Podcast: Avi Israel on the overdose epidemic and his family’s story
February 15, 2023 Podcast: Fentanyl 101
January 17, 2023 Podcast: How a local coffee shop is helping people in recovery
December 13, 2022 Podcast: Previewing the film, “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” and discussing what fuels the opioid epidemic
All the Beauty and The Bloodshed Screening on December 15, 2022 at the Little Theatre
One Take Film Fest and the New York State Public Media Overdose Epidemic initiative present this film which explores the career of artist and activist Nan Goldin and the fall of the Sackler family. See the Trailer.
All the Beauty and The Bloodshed Screening 2 on December 17, 2022 at the Little Theatre
Love in the Time Fentanyl Screening & Panel Discussion
on January 30, 2023 at The Little Theatre
How the Covid-19 pandemic Deepened the Opioid Crisis Live Broadcast/Stream/FB Live on February 16, 2023
Sesame Street in Communities Parent Addiction Virtual Webinar on May 9, 2023
PROGRAMS THAT ALREADY AIRED:
Full List of TV Broadcast Programs
Channel Date/Time: Program:
WXXI-WORLD 1/12/2023 8pm America Reframed “For the Love of Rutland”
WXXI-WORLD 1/13/2023 12am America Reframed “For the Love of Rutland”
WXXI-WORLD 1/13/2023 3pm America Reframed “For the Love of Rutland”
WXXI-WORLD 1/15/2023 5pm America Reframed “For the Love of Rutland”
WXXI-HD 02/13/23 9pm Frontline #3815 “Opioids, Inc.”
WXXI-HD 02/13/23 10pm Independent Lens “Love in the Time of Fentanyl
WXXI-HD 02/15/23 3:30am Independent Lens “Love in the Time of Fentanyl
WXXI-WORLD 02/15/23 7pm Independent Lens “Love in the Time of Fentanyl
WXXI-HD 02/16/23 8pm COVID-19 and the Overdose Epidemic
WXXI-HD 02/16/23 9pm Independent Lens “Apart”
WXXI-HD 02/16/23 10:30pm Opioids and First Responders: Answering the Call
WXXI-HD 02/19/23 10:30pm COVID-19 and the Overdose Epidemic
WXXI-HD 02/19/23 11:30pm Independent Lens “Love in the Time of Fentanyl
WXXI-WORLD 06/12/23 3:30pm Your Fantastic Mind #104 “The Opioid Crisis”
WXXI-HD 10/27/23 10:30pm Appalachia Heart
WXXI-WORLD 01/11/24 8pm America Reframed “For the Love of Rutland”
WXXI-WORLD 01/12/24 12am America Reframed “For the Love of Rutland”
WXXI-WORLD 01/12/24 8am America Reframed “For the Love of Rutland”
WXXI-WORLD 01/12/24 3pm America Reframed “For the Love of Rutland”
WXXI-WORLD 01/13/24 10pm America Reframed “For the Love of Rutland”
WXXI-WORLD 01/14/24 9am America Reframed “For the Love of Rutland”
WXXI-WORLD 01/14/24 5pm America Reframed “For the Love of Rutland”
WXXI-WORLD 01/14/24 4pm America Reframed “For the Love of Rutland”
WXXI-WORLD 01/22/24 3:30pm Your Fantastic Mind #104 “The Opioid Crisis”
Aging Together In New York Website
About The Aging Together In New York Initiative
Public media stations across New York state are collaborating on a multi-platform project addressing social isolation among older adults through news coverage, shared personal stories, modeling healthy relationships, building community and providing resources for seniors that reduce isolation and build resiliency. Funding is provided in part by the New York State Education Department with collaboration from the NYS Office of the Aging. Listen to the stories and talk show podcasts on-demand.
Local WXXI News Coverage: Read & Listen to stories on-demand here
Connections with Evan Dawson Live Talk Show Podcasts from WXXI News
October 12, 2023 Podcast: How can the arts impact our lives as we age?
May 19, 2023 Podcast: Aging Together: Thomas Connors, Jr. and Nicholas Verzella on their 90-year friendship
May 15, 2023 Podcast: Aging Together: Discussing one approach to aging in place
May 15, 2023 Podcast: Aging Together: Supporting older adults as they experience different factors of aging
September 16, 2022 Podcast: Author John Leland on his book, “Happiness Is a Choice You Make: Lessons from a Year Among the Oldest Old”
This program is part of The Aging Together In New York, an initiative funded by the New York State Education Department that has called on NYS public media organizations to create a multi-platform project to help address mental health and addiction throughout the state. The project includes broadcast offerings, online content, and special events, like this screening. The NYS stations will also work to create comprehensive digital teaching tools, online learning, and essential instructional content.
The Eternal Memory
Screening on Thursday, September 8, 2023 at 7:15 p.m. at The Little Theatre
WXXI is pleased to be a community partner for the presentation of this ONE TAKE DOC film that shares an epic love story that transcends time and memory. See the Trailer
PROGRAMS THAT ALREADY AIRED:
Young at Heart: Empowering Older Adults Statewide Virtual Screening Event On-Demand
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7 p.m. online
WXXI and the other NYS stations hosted a virtual screening of Young@Heart with subject-area experts as they explore strategies for combatting senior isolation in conversation with members of the Young@Heart Chorus.
Special programming includes:
Connections with Evan Dawson
Monday, May 15, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on WXXI News/NPR
In our first hour, a special broadcast previously recorded at St. Johns in Rochester. During this conversation in front of a live audience, a panel of experts explores issues important to older adults and those who care for them. The discussion includes points about social isolation, maintaining friendships, caregiving, and how to reconcile the different factors of aging. Click here to listen to the hour.
Then in our second hour, we continue our conversation about aging by exploring one option for caregiving: aging in place. Brothers Mark and Tom McDermott founded Touching Hearts at Home in 2007 — three years after their mother was diagnosed with cancer. They say during her illness, they came to understand the importance of having qualified compassionate caregivers in her home. Click here to listen to the hour.
Young @ Heart’s 40th Anniversary Show
Monday, May 15, 2023 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV
What started out in 1982 at a Western Massachusetts elderly housing project to joyfully pass the time instead of passing before your time, The Young@Heart Chorus developed into a stereotype-defying, generation-crossing musical extravaganza. Join the world’s “oldest” rock group for a celebration of their 40th anniversary live on stage.
Show Must Go On! On-Demand
Aired Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 7 p.m. on WXXI-TV
Four women who prove it is never too late to reinvent yourself.
Young @ Heart: Strong in Song On-Demand (See The Young @ Heart Youtube Channel)
Aired Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 9:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV
Meet the world’s oldest rockers: The Young@Heart Chorus! The Young@Heart Chorus continues to prove it’s “possible to grow old without growing boring.”
Lives Well Lived Watch the Trailer
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 5 p.m. on WXXI-TV
This show celebrates the wisdom of people 75-100, and their insights for living. Click here for the trailer.
Art + Medicine: Healthy Aging On-Demand
Aired Sunday, May 21 at 7 p.m. on WXXI-TV
Exploring healthy aging with Drs. Jon Hallberg and Tseganesh Selameab through the 4M’s framework of mobility, mentation, medication and what matters to older adults, all with an artistic lens.
Music for Life: The Story of New Horizons (Watch the Trailer)
Aired Sunday, May 21 at 11 p.m. on WXXI-TV
Learn more about this music program for senior musicians whose skills range from novice to seasoned.
Aging Matters: Aging with Pride On-Demand
Aired Friday, June 16, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV
New York has the fourth-largest population of older adults in the United States, with 3.2 million individuals – about 16 percent of the population – over 65. The state’s population of those over the age of 60 is projected to grow to 5.3 million by 2030 with those over 80 years of age exceeding 1.2 million.
WXXI joins all nine public television stations throughout New York in the Aging Together in New York initiative. Stations will continue to examine the issue and share critical resources to combat social isolation and loneliness as the effort continues until the end of the year.
Special thanks to our sponsors: Lifespan of Greater Rochester Inc., St. John’s, and OASIS Rochester
Full List of Programming Broadcast on TV
Channel Date/Time: Program:
WXXI-HD 08/01/22 9pm A Good Life
WXXI-HD 08/02/22 3am A Good Life
WXXI-HD 10/15/22 5pm A Good Life
WXXI-HD 10/18/22 2am A Good Life
WXXI-HD 10/20/22 4am A Good Life
WXXI-Create 11/02/22 6:30am Growing Bolder #703 “Stop Waiting and Start Doing”
WXXI-Create 11/09/22 6:30am Growing Bolder #704 “Pursue Your Passions”
WXXI-HD 11/12/22 3pm Music for Life: The Story of New Horizons
WXXI-HD 11/13/22 3:30pm Aging Matters: Loneliness & Isolation
WXXI-Create 11/16/22 6:30am Growing Bolder #705 “The Path Forward”
WXXI-HD 11/17/22 4am Gerda That Remains
WXXI-HD 11/20/22 3:30pm Aging Matters: Companionship & Intimacy
WXXI-HD 11/23/22 4:30am Aging Matters: Companionship & Intimacy
WXXI-Create 11/23/22 6:30am Growing Bolder #706 “Just Keep Swimming”
WXXI-Create 12/07/22 6:30am Growing Bolder #708 “You Can Do It”
WXXI-Create 12/14/22 6:30am Growing Bolder #709 “Surviving & Thriving”
WXXI-Create 12/21/22 6:30am Growing Bolder #710 “Move Forward. Give Back.”
WXXI-Create 12/28/22 6:30am Growing Bolder #711 “Curiosity & Creativity”
WXXI-Create 01/04/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #702 “Be Yourself”
WXXI-HD 01/10/23 9pm A Good Life
WXXI-Create 01/11/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #703 “Stop Waiting and Start Doing”
WXXI-WORLD 01/12/23 4pm A Good Life
WXXI-Create 01/18/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #704 “Pursue Your Passions”
WXXI-HD 01/24/23 2:30am The Lodge
WXXI-Create 01/25/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #705 “The Path Forward”
WXXI-Create 02/01/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #706 “Just Keep Swimming”
WXXI-Create 02/08/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #707 “A Life of Purpose”
WXXI-Create 02/15/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #708 “You Can Do It”
WXXI-HD 02/17/23 8:30am Show Must Go On!
WXXI-Create 02/22/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #709 “Surviving & Thriving”
WXXI-Create 03/01/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #710 “Move Forward. Give Back.”
WXXI-Create 03/08/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #801
WXXI-Create 03/15/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #802
WXXI-HD 03/18/23 5pm A Good Life
WXXI-Create 03/22/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #803
WXXI-Create 03/29/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #804
WXXI-Create 04/05/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #805
WXXI-Create 04/12/23 6:30am Growing Bolder #806
WXXI-HD 04/23/23 3pm A Good Life
WXXI-HD 05/15/23 9pm Young @ Heart’s 40th Anniversary
WXXI-HD 05/16/23 5pm Aging Matters: Companionship & Intimacy
WXXI-HD 05/16/23 5:30pm Show Must Go On!
WXXI-HD 05/17/23 4:30am Aging Matters: Aging with Pride
WXXI-WORLD 05/17/23 2pm Lives Well Lived
WXXI-HD 05/18/23 3pm Music for Life: The Story of New Horizons
WXXI-HD 05/18/23 9:30pm Young @ Heart: Strong in Song
WXXI-HD 05/19/23 2:30am Young @ Heart: Strong in Song
WXXI-HD 05/19/23 3am A Good Life
WXXI-WORLD 05/19/23 11am Aging Matters: Loneliness & Isolation
WXXI-HD 05/20/23 6:30pm New York Now #2320 May 19-21, 2023
WXXI-HD 05/21/23 4:30am Young @ Heart: Strong in Song
WXXI-HD 05/21/23 5am New York Now #2320 May 19-21, 2023
WXXI-HD 05/21/23 5pm Lives Well Lived
WXXI-HD 05/21/23 7pm Art + Medicine: Healthy Aging
WXXI-HD 05/21/23 10pm Young @ Heart’s 40th Anniversary
WXXI-HD 05/21/23 11pm Music for Life: The Story of New Horizons
WXXI-WORLD 05/21/23 10:30am Aging Matters: Aging with Pride
WXXI-WORLD 05/21/23 2pm Music for Life: The Story of New Horizons
WXXI-HD 05/22/23 12am Show Must Go On!
WXXI-HD 05/22/23 12:30am Aging Matters: Loneliness & Isolation
WXXI-HD 05/22/23 2am Music for Life: The Story of New Horizons
WXXI-HD 06/02/23 8:30pm The Lodge
WXXI-HD 06/06/23 2:30am The Lodge
WXXI-HD 06/16/23 8:30pm Aging Matters: Aging with Pride
WXXI-WORLD 06/22/23 7:30pm Aging Matters: Aging with Pride
WXXI-WORLD 06/23/23 2am Aging Matters: Aging with Pride
WXXI-WORLD 06/23/23 10am Aging Matters: Aging with Pride
WXXI-HD 06/26/23 12:30am The Lodge
WXXI-HD 06/29/23 4:30am Show Must Go On!
WXXI-WORLD 06/29/23 7pm The Lodge
WXXI-WORLD 06/30/23 2am The Lodge
WXXI-WORLD 06/30/23 10am The Lodge
WXXI-HD 07/02/23 3:30pm Show Must Go On!
WXXI-HD 07/04/23 4pm Connections with Evan Dawson: Aging Together
WXXI-HD 07/06/23 5pm Connections with Evan Dawson: Aging Together
WXXI-WORLD 07/06/23 5am The Lodge
WXXI-WORLD 07/06/23 11am The Lodge
WXXI-HD 07/10/23 4am Connections with Evan Dawson: Aging Together
WXXI-WORLD 07/18/23 9am Connections with Evan Dawson: Aging Together
WXXI-HD 08/11/23 10pm Unconditional: Healing Hidden Wounds
WXXI-HD 08/13/23 4am Unconditional: Healing Hidden Wounds
WXXI-HD 09/01/23 4am A Good Life
WXXI-HD 10/14/23 6:30pm New York Now #2341
WXXI-HD 10/15/23 5am New York Now #2341
WXXI-HD 11/01/23 10pm POV #3613 “Wisdom Gone Wild”
WXXI-WORLD 10/12/23 2pm POV #3313 “The Mole Agent”
WXXI-WORLD 11/22/23 7pm POV #3613 “Wisdom Gone Wild”
WXXI-WORLD 11/23/23 12am POV #3613 “Wisdom Gone Wild”
WXXI-WORLD 11/23/23 8am POV #3613 “Wisdom Gone Wild”
WXXI-WORLD 11/25/23 12pm POV #3613 “Wisdom Gone Wild”
WXXI-HD 01/14/24 2:30pm Unconditional: Healing Hidden Wounds
WXXI-HD 01/22/24 3pm A Good Life
WXXI-WORLD 01/22/24 3:30pm Lives Well Lived
Instructional Content Project: The New York State Public Media Instructional Content is a New York State Education Department funded initiative that has called on NYS public media organizations to help address educational needs in the classroom and in the community. The initiative included taking on-air productions and making them available online, providing curation of instructional resources to support on-air and online programming and resources. Learn More.
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The New York Counts on Public Media is a set of initiatives funded by the New York State Education Department that has called on NYS public media organizations to create multi-platform initiatives to help promote knowledge on specific issues such a Aging in Together in New York, the Overdose Epidemic, Student Mental Health and educational resources to support those around the state. The projects include broadcast offerings, production, curation, online content, and special events. The NYS stations work to create news features, podcasts, and connections to educational and resources services.
WXXI joins all nine public television stations in these New York State initiatives. Stations will continue to examine the issues and share critical resources to inform these efforts.
