American Public Media Group Names Babette Apland To Head Mental Health Initiative

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AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP, parent company of MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RADIO, AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA, YOURCLASSICAL, and APM REPORTS, has named former HEALTHPARTNERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM VP and MELROSE CENTER FOR EATING DISORDERS COO BABETTE APLAND as Managing Director of APM's new mental health initiative. The initiative is based on a five-year plan to raise the American public's awareness of mental health issues.

“Mental health is a vitally important issue in our society, yet it’s woefully misunderstood and receives far too little media coverage,” said APMG EVP/COO DAVE KANSAS. “We have a responsibility to do better. BABETTE is the perfect choice to lead this new effort.”

“One in five Americans experience a mental illness each year and, according to the CDC, nearly 50 percent of American adults will experience at least one mental illness during their lifetime,” said APLAND. “Mental health touches all of us either personally or through a loved one, yet, the shadow of stigma and our fragmented mental health care system stand in the way of people receiving the support and treatment they need.

“Mental health is integral to the wellbeing of individuals and communities and APMG is uniquely positioned to creatively engage the American public and key stakeholders and illuminate collaborative solutions and opportunities. For instance, the award-winning podcast, THE HILARIOUS WORLD OF DEPRESSION hosted by JOHN MOE, has helped drive greater awareness of mental health issues and reduce the stigma often associated mental health.”

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