Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, a fierce advocate for better mental health care in the US, is discussed in this podcast. Topics include her efforts to combat stigma and improve mental health treatment, her friendship with Mahoney Robbins, and her support in Robbins' battle against depression.
Rosalynn Carter was a pioneering advocate for mental health care, pushing for better treatment and equal access to care.
Rosalynn Carter's personal support and empathy for individuals struggling with mental health had a profound impact on their recovery and well-being.
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Rosalind Carter's legacy as a global humanitarian and champion for mental health
Rosalind Carter, the former First Lady, was remembered for her tireless dedication to taking care of others. Alongside her husband, President Jimmy Carter, she established the Carter Center in 1982, focusing on eradicating diseases and championing various causes. The couple worked to combat guinea worm in Africa and Asia. Rosalind Carter was particularly notable for advocating for international conflict resolution, election monitoring, and equal rights for women. She was also a pioneer in mental health care, rejecting the stigma associated with mental illness and pushing for better treatment and equal access to care
The lasting impact of Rosalind Carter's empathy and support for struggling individuals
Rosalind Carter's empathy and support for individuals struggling with mental health had a profound impact. She actively reached out to those in need and provided encouragement and motivation. Her genuine concern and personal phone calls to people experiencing depression, such as Anne Mahoney Robbins, played a significant role in their recovery. Robbins credited Rosalind Carter with saving her life, emphasizing the transformative effect of the former First Lady's support. Rosalind Carter's lasting legacy extends beyond her political achievements, as she touched the lives of many with her kindness, understanding, and advocacy for mental health
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter leaves behind a rich and expansive legacy, including fierce and enduring advocacy for better mental health care in the US.
But her commitment to the issue extended well beyond her role as First Lady.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Anne Mahoney Robbins, a friend of the Carters and member of President Jimmy Carter's mental health commission, about how Rosalynn Carter supported her during her own crippling depression.