ROSALYNN CARTER AND BETTY FORD -- A BOND OVER MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY

Published: June 8, 2023, 8 a.m.

b'Rosalynn Carter has championed mental health since her days as President Jimmy Carter\'s First Lady -- and even before.\\nWith the announcement that she has been diagnosed with dementia, C-SPAN\'s podcast "The Weekly" looks back at her advocacy of mental health awareness and mental health programs.\\xa0But with a unique perspective: we focus on her collaboration with -- and friendship with -- fellow First Lady Betty Ford.\\nWe use clips from single and joint appearances at the National Press Club, Congressional hearings, panel discussions -- and from C-SPAN\'s own original features series, "First Ladies: Influence & Image."\\xa0\\nThe Rosalynn Carter/Betty Ford bond over mental health advocacy ... in the latest episode of C-SPAN\'s podcast "The Weekly."\\nFind C-SPAN\'s "The Weekly" wherever you get podcasts.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'