Twice a year we focus on raising awareness pertaining to our mental state of health.

In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 2nd - 8th, AETN continues to increase awareness about mental health. This program will address the criminalization of persons with mental illness.

More than 450,000 Americans with a recent history of mental illnesses are incarcerated in U.S. jails and prisons according to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics. We revisit this topic from five years ago to discuss ways to improve mental health treatment for inmates returning to society.

This program originally aired Thursday, October 6, 2011