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Watch Sundays At 11:30 a.m.
on TV20 Detroit
Watch Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
on FOX 47/Lansing
Watch Sundays at 7:00 a.m.
in Traverse City/Cadillac
Watch Sundays at Noon on WOTV & WXSP in Grand Rapids
MI Healthy Mind is a 30-minute TV talk show with a focus on all things Health and Wellness, particularly in the mental health and behavioral sectors. Seasoned hosts, Elizabeth Atkins and Michael Hunter explore a vast range of subjects (addiction,
depression, bipolar, autism etc) with valuable insights and lively conversation from popular entertainers, experts, athletes, and other newsmakers. But most important, MI Healthy Mind showcases real people, “the heroes” who have
overcome and triumphed over their mental health issues. In the wake of incredible loss, or adversity, these people found a way to turn personal tragedy into hope.
“All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.” — Helen Keller
MI Healthy Mind Modern Day Slavery: The Tragedy of Human Trafficking
Human trafficking persists, all too often as a crime happening in plain sight. Our Emmy-nominated episode airs this Sunday.
“You are not a person. You are a product, and you belong to them.” Joyce Dixson Haskett, social worker and therapist, understands the horrors of human trafficking, both as a mental health expert and through her personal experience as a victim.
Ms. Dixson Haskett thought she was in a loving relationship, until her partner became her abuser, taking away all forms of her identity from her driver’s license to her Social Security Card, in order to hold her as a victim of human trafficking.
“All of a sudden I was somebody. He validated me.” After a traumatizing childhood filled with sexual abuse, Ms. Dixson Haskett was eager for the attention and affection given by the wrong person…the man who would eventually trap her as a victim of human trafficking.
“Victims of human trafficking are groomed for that life. Since human trafficking is often a crime that is hidden in plain sight, it is important to be aware of its warning signs. We need to train our children what to watch for. Human Trafficking is in our schools, in parking lots waiting for kids…from Detroit to Birmingham.” Ms. Dixson Haskett implores us to protect one another, particularly vulnerable youth, from falling prey to modern-day slavery.
Watch MI Healthy Mind & Let’s Talk About It!
The story of the American Indian is filled with historical myths and modern day truths. On this episode of MI Healthy Mind, we explore the truths and explode the myths of this fascinating and resilient community who have specific challenges that are direct products of their culture, biology, history and policy.
Drug addiction, suicide, abuse, human trafficking… join us for conversations that may change your life! We’re shining a courageous spotlight on difficult topics with people whose triumphant stories will inspire. And our experts will give you the tools to change your life. Wellness begins in the mind, and our motto is the first step to achieving that: “Let’s talk about it!”
Compassionate, engaging and energetic, Michael Hunter and Elizabeth Atkins speak from experience as they guide guests through strong, honest conversations about issues that could have crushed them, but instead made them stronger. Join Michael and Elizabeth to celebrate wellness in mind, body and spirit!
Each week on MI Healthy Mind we interview individuals who triumph over challenges of mental health, find experts to learn more about how to get help for others dealing with similar issues and provide those resources for viewers.
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