Hear Me See Me

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Struggling with mental health issues as a pre-teen, Alicia Strube felt alone and isolated. It all changed when she started what would grow to be one of the largest mental health support groups on Facebook.

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Yes, THAT Melissa Etheridge! The Leavenworth, Kan. native shares about her new docu-series and music recorded at Topeka Correctional Facility. The conversation touches on trauma, second chances, lessons learned, and finding joy.

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Our bodies and our lifestyles change as we get older - whether we want it to happen or not! And that can take a toll on our mental health. Author and speaker Connie Michaelis shares lessons learned from her career working in adult care, as well as her own aging journey.

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On Jan. 19, 2021, Damon Quigley asked his mom to bring home his favorite snacks, told her he loved her, then, later that day, took his own life. He was just 13-years-old.  In this candid conversation, his mom Brenda shares how the family has turned their pain into purpose. Hear why they decided to be open about their story - and what she would tell Damon, if she'd had the chance.

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Tevyn Harmon has become a social media sensation, spreading peace and love, and sharing the positive spin on his hometown of Topeka, Kan. Tevyn also is raising awareness of mental health. Take a listen to his journey, and what everyone can learn from it.

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Stacey Lyddon said art is her self-healing superpower. The discovery helped her rebuild her life, but the journey started with childhood trauma that led her through a cycle of addiction, homelessness and legal trouble.

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Licensed social worker and counselor Phelica Glass is known for her positive, motivating aura.  But she says it's a choice she makes every day. She shares her journey and lessons learned in this candid conversation.

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A special Mental Health Awareness Month edition of Eye on NE Kansas focused on WIBW's "Hear me. See me." campaign.

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The Menninger family changed the way many people viewed and approached mental health issues when Drs. William, Karl and C.F. founded the Menninger Clinic in 1925 in Topeka, Kan. William's son, Dr. Walt, remains in Topeka today, where he's enjoyed something of a renaissance, especially among younger generations. In this exclusive conversation for WIBW's Hear me. See me. campaign, Dr. Walt talks about his family's impact, his own research into how our mind's work - and just how it is he's able to  connect so well with younger people!

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Damon Parker seemed on top of the world: the high school wrestling teams he coached just won state titles, his infectious personality won over all he met. But then, a colleague of his wife's took his own life, and Damon came face to face with his own demons. In this open and frank conversation, Damon shares his mental health struggles, what it took for him to come forward, and how he spreads the message that help is available. He also offers perspective on how he approaches young athletes. Damon Parker is now executive director of . Find mental health resources at