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Conversations Live: Seasonal Affective Disorder

In a given year about 5% of the U.S. population experiences seasonal depression, and the number of those affected is higher in regions that experience harsher winter weather.  Our panel of experts discuss what leads to Seasonal Affective Disorder and methods for treating it.  They also discuss ways to stay healthy and active during the winter months.

Guests

Michelle Newman, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Penn State

Natalie Hernandez DePalma, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Penn State Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Sharon McDonald, MEd, RD, LDN
Senior Extension Educator and Food Safety Specialist, Penn State

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2022 Midterm Elections

Posted on October 21, 2022

2022 is a midterm election year, and Pennsylvania is a battleground state. Voters will pick a new governor and a new U.S. Senator, in races that have been playing out in national news. We talks with two experts about how elections are shaping up in Pennsylvania.

 

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Impact of the Budget Impasse

Posted on March 24, 2016

Patty Satalia and guests discuss what caused the state budget impasse, its impact on schools and nonprofits, and what it means for future budget negotiations.

 

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Pennsylvania Redistricting

Posted on March 18, 2022

Pennsylvania’s primary elections are coming up and redistricting means voters will see changes in the state and Congressional legislative maps. We’ll talk with a panel of experts about how the new districts were drawn, what they mean for communities in Pennsylvania, and who decides what’s fair.

 

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