Beyond the Headlines: Robin Williams and Depression
BEYOND THE HEADLINES
SPECIAL AIRDATE: Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 4:30PM & REPEAT on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 10:00AM
Robin Williams and Depression
Hosted by ABC7's Cheryl Jennings
This special edition of Beyond the Headlines commemorates the life of actor, comedian, and humanitarian Robin Williams - and explores the power of depression in his and all of our lives. Cheryl Jennings sits down with two of Robin's longtime friends and fellow local comics, Brian Copeland and Bob Sarlatte. They'll share their personal memories of Robin. And Brian will discuss his own personal continuing battle against Depression and we'll provide a variety of local resources for you or anyone you know who's battling this debilitating illness.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Additional Suicide & Depression Prevention Resources
Suicide and Mental Health Resource Page
What the Robin Williams Tragedy Can Teach Us About Depression
Studio Guests
Brian Copeland
Actor/Comedian/Playwright
Bob Sarlatte
Actor/Musician/Comedian
