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October 23, 2023

We might be getting a bit better at understanding – and reducing the stigma around- mental health.

By: Jennifer Stayton

During this very busy month of October, we are taking some time to notice that it is also a month focused on mental health. The first week in October was Mental Illness Awareness Week. October 10th was World Mental Health Day. And all of October is World Mental Health Month and Depression Awareness Month. All of these special designations are of course meant to educate people about – and remove the stigma around – mental health concerns. Central Texas neuropsychotherapist Bella J. Rockman LPC, MA told KUT’s Jennifer Stayton recently over Zoom that she thinks we are actually doing pretty well.


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December 8, 2023

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 8, 2023

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December 8, 2023

KUT Morning Newscast for December 8, 2023

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December 7, 2023

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 7, 2023 

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December 7, 2023

KUT Morning Newscast for December 7, 2023

Central Texas top stories for December 7, 2023. More questions around the lack of alerts in Tuesday’s shooting. Some shooting victims have been identified. Austin City Council to vote on new zoning rules today. ACC’s Fall Commencement is tonight. Austin Energy completes “winterizing” power plants.

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December 6, 2023

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 6, 2023

Central Texas top stories for December 6, 2023. Shooting suspect in custody. Circle C residents react to the shootings. Emergency hearing in Travis County in the case of the woman suing Texas for the right to have an abortion. Longhorns Basketball.

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December 6, 2023

KUT Morning Newscast for December 6, 2023

Central Texas top stories for December 6, 2023. Austin ISD shooting suspect in custody. Ascension Seton nurses are on strike today. Austin City Council set to vote on HOME initiative. A fourth special legislative session has ended.

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December 5, 2023

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 5, 2023

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December 5, 2023

KUT Morning Newscast for December 5, 2023

Central Texas top stories for December 5, 2023. I-35 expansion to displace several local businesses. Bumps on the road to an electric Capital Metro. Ice storm warnings. Free emergency supplies for Austin residents. Christmas tree recycling.

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