LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2025 — A thought-provoking segment is slated for Public Television’s schedule as Empowered with Meg Ryan joins forces with Brightwater Health to explore the universal nature of mental health. The upcoming feature, titled “One Day at a Time”, will highlight how mental wellness operates on a continuous spectrum, affecting everyone—from those quietly managing daily pressures to those actively needing additional assistance.
Production for the segment is scheduled for December 9, 2025, in Duluth, MN, at the Brightwater Health facility. The feature aims to educate general audiences by presenting mental well-being as a standard aspect of health for all, and by encouraging timely support whenever life’s demands create stress or emotional strain.
“Everyone possesses mental health, just as everyone possesses physical health. Stress, life changes, and emotional strain are inherent to being human. Support merely provides tools to maintain balance and well-being. Our objective is to make that support familiar, accessible, and straightforward for anyone to utilize when necessary.” — Ben Hatfield, CEO, Brightwater Health
The program will offer valuable information on the resources available to assist the general population, emphasizing that attending to one’s mental health should be as commonplace and integral as managing physical health. This perspective shifts the cultural understanding from viewing mental health services as solely an emergency option to recognizing them as an essential and continuous part of overall human health. The segment will also underscore Brightwater Health’s dedication to reducing obstacles so that community members can more easily obtain support.
The segment will delve into the operational success of Brightwater Health’s integrated behavioral health model, which consolidates multiple services—such as therapy, psychiatry, case management, addiction and recovery support, skills development, and additional specialized programs—under a singular organizational structure. This coordination ensures that support is comprehensive and client-centered, addressing individuals where they are without the complexity of navigating fragmented systems. This unified approach represents a crucial solution for delivering effective, holistic care across the full spectrum of mental health needs.
Furthermore, the feature will incorporate educational content related to current issues impacting public well-being, such as the increase in addiction and substance use disorder, which are often employed as ways to cope with underlying stress and unaddressed mental health needs. The segment will also address the post-COVID environment, which universally highlighted the necessity for coping strategies and support systems to manage uncertainty and change. By showcasing this robust, integrated approach, the segment informs viewers that mental health support is an available and necessary tool for everyday maintenance and self-care, and should not be regarded only as an option for emergency situations. This narrative seeks to resonate with everyday individuals, encouraging them to view emotional and psychological care as an indispensable, attainable component of maintaining a healthy and fulfilling life.
About “Empowered with Meg Ryan”:
Empowered with Meg Ryan is a Public Television program committed to presenting the narratives behind innovative companies and organizations that are generating a positive impact and providing pathways to enhanced well-being. The program offers viewers valuable insights and educational content, inspiring them to take informed action in their lives and communities. Learn more at:
About Brightwater Health:
Brightwater Health is an integrated behavioral health clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive and coordinated mental health and addiction services to the community. By offering over 25 services within a single agency—including therapy, psychiatry, case management, addiction assistance, skills enhancement, and additional specialized programs—Brightwater Health strives to ensure accessible, ongoing care across the entire range of mental wellness needs. Learn more at: Brightwaterhealth.org
SOURCE Empowered with Meg Ryan