“Queer Eye” star Karamo is known for helping people work through their emotions. But it’s his own experience with severe depression, anxiety and drug addiction that’s helped him become an advocate for mental health. Karamo joins “CBS This Morning’s” special “Stop the Stigma” broadcast to discuss why he used to think mental health support was only for “rich white people.” He says he even thought of taking his own life. Source
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Dr. Sue Varma on why it’s important for celebrities to speak out on mental health
Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why celebrities speaking out on mental health is so important. Source
Jane Pauley says doctor offered her a “cover story” to hide bipolar diagnosis
After more than 30 years reporting the news, Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist Jane Pauley put a very public face on bipolar disorder. She releaved she had taken a break from the spotlight and spent three weeks in a psychiatric clinic after being diagnosed in 2001. Pauley is an advocate for mental health and the host of “CBS Sunday Morning.” She joins “CBS This Morning’s” special “Stop the Stigma” broadcast to discuss when she was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Source
Mom accused of murder, lying about daughter’s terminal illness
A Colorado mother faces first-degree murder charges in the 2017 death of her 7-year-old daughter. Kelly Turner, who went by Kelly Gant, is charged with 13 criminal counts that also include child abuse and fraud. She may have faked her child’s alleged terminal illness to gain attention and favors from groups like Make-A-Wish Foundation. Barry Petersen reports. Source
Boeing exec Kevin McAllister ousted amid substantial financial losses
Boeing is expected to announce major financial losses Wednesday because the grounding of its 737 Max aircraft has lasted longer than expected. The planes have been grounded worldwide since mid-March following two deadly crashes that killed 346 people. On Tuesday, the president and CEO of Boeing’s commercial airline division was replaced. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
As U.S. troops leave Syria, Russian and Turkish forces replace them
And it still wasn’t clear where the roughly 1,000 American forces being pulled out of the country will go, but it seems they can only stay in Iraq for a month Source
Most Americans think there is stigma associated with mental illness – CBS News Poll
But more than a third say there is less stigma compared to 10 years ago Source
MLB probes Astros exec’s foul-mouthed comments to female reporters
The Houston Astros lost Game 1 of the World Series against the Washington Nationals Tuesday, but it’s drama off the field that’s making headlines Source
Eye Opener: Explosive revelations from America’s top diplomat to Ukraine
The top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine tells investigators how the Trump administration told Ukraine’s president exactly what to do in exchange for U.S. aid. Also, Russia and Turkey make a deal without the U.S. to take control of northeastern Syria. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
How deep transcranial magnetic stimulation changed one woman’s life
Marcia Terry has lived with depression for most of her life. At her lowest point last year, she says she was unable to leave her apartment for months Source