Globalizing psychiatry 2/24

Carly Yuenger

Yesterday's show with Ethan Watters about the influence of western medicine on other culture's understandings of the mind and its idiosyncrasies sparked some really great conversation.

Watters' book, Crazy Like Us: The Globalization of the American Psyche, not only opened a far too rare discussion of the many ethical, social and personal issues surrounding mental health, but showed how important and helpful it is to think through them from a global perspective. And that's just the kind of conversation we love to hold...

You can listen to the show here, check out some of the audience discussion at our Facebook page, or leave a comment below with your thoughts.

International Day of Peace 9/21

Carly Yuenger

On today's show , in celebration of the International Day of Peace, we speak with Former Prime Minister of Norway, Kjell Magne Bondevik, and former Wisconsin legislator and U.S. Ambassador to Norway, Tom Loftus. After serving as Prime Minister, Mr. Bondevik founded the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights and today, Mr. Loftus serves as the Chair of its U.S. branch.

The Oslo Center brings a special perspective to the cause of peace: the Center sees religion and inter-faith dialog as a means of attaining peace and resolving conflict.

On this International Day of Peace, what do your visions of world peace look like? What do you promise to do in your own community to resolve conflict, build bridges, and increase understanding? Share your ideas and stories by adding a comment below.