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CrisisTalk Podcast


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About the podcast

Journalist Stephanie Hepburn examines gaps in America’s current mental health system and the innovations trying to bridge them.


Where to listen to and subscribe

Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeart | YouTube


Credits 

“CrisisTalk” is hosted and produced by executive producer Stephanie Hepburn. Our associate producer is Rin Koenig. Audio-engineering by Chris Mann. Music is Vinyl Couch by Blue Dot Sessions.

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