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Mental Illness, What's New?

Season 1 Episode 2

The suicide of Robin Williams has Southern Californians discussing depression. Are there any new tests or solutions for those who suffer from this disease and their families? Co-Hosts Rick Reiff and Elizabeth Espinosa are joined by the director of the Drake Institute, a Parkinson's researcher, and a patient, to discuss.

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