Brightwater Health and Meg Ryan's Show to Elevate Mental Health Awareness

Highlighting the Importance of Mental Health

Mental health is now a fundamental aspect of overall well-being that everyone experiences. In a significant collaboration, Brightwater Health partners with the acclaimed program Empowered with Meg Ryan to emphasize this vital truth. Titled "One Day at a Time," this episode will showcase how mental wellness operates along a continuum, affecting all individuals.

Scheduled for production on December 9, 2025, in Duluth, MN, this segment aims to educate the audience by normalizing mental well-being as a routine part of life. It encourages early support when daily stressors or emotional challenges arise.

As Ben Hatfield, CEO of Brightwater Health, states, "Everyone has mental health, just as everyone has physical health. Stress, change, and emotional strain are part of being human. Support offers tools to stay balanced and well. Our mission is to make that support familiar, accessible, and easy to use whenever needed."

The episode will provide crucial information on the resources available to support mental health within the community. The aim is to shift the cultural understanding of mental health services from an emergency-only lens to a perspective that recognizes the ongoing need for support as part of overall health.

In particular, Brightwater Health's integrated behavioral health model will be highlighted. This innovative approach combines multiple services—including therapy, psychiatry, case management, addiction support, and skill development—under one umbrella. Such coordination ensures comprehensive, client-centered support, allowing individuals to receive necessary care without the complications associated with navigating fragmented services.

The segment also addresses pressing public health issues, such as the growing rates of addiction and substance use disorders, which often emerge as coping mechanisms for underlying mental health needs. Additionally, it will explore the post-COVID landscape that has reinforced the necessity for tools and support systems to help people manage unpredictability and change.

By presenting this robust integrated approach, viewers will be informed that mental health support is not just an available resource; it is essential for day-to-day self-care and maintenance. This reframing encourages individuals to view emotional and psychological support as a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle rather than an option limited to crisis situations.

Through this programming, Empowered with Meg Ryan continues its mission of introducing audiences to organizations dedicated to enhancing well-being. The series showcases stories that inspire informed action within communities. Learn more about the show at www.empoweredprogram.com.

Brightwater Health, the featured organization, is an integrated behavioral health clinic that delivers a comprehensive range of mental health and addiction services to the public, offering more than 25 services in a single setting to enhance access to continuous care. For more information, visit Brightwaterhealth.org.

This partnership marks a significant step in making mental health support as routine and accessible as physical health care, empowering everyone to take proactive measures for their mental wellness.