Well Beings

The Definition
of Insanity

Shocked by how people with mental illness were treated in his county’s jails, a judge sets out to work with a team of dedicated public servants to help people with mental illness navigate the sometimes cruel system, and live lives full of possibilities.

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Caregiving Short Highlights Carters’ Legacy of Care

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Josh Carter, the grandson of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, is featured in Caregiving: Generations, discussing the deep personal connection his family has to caregiving.

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Role Models |
A Caregiving Story

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This Caregiving story features Carlos Olivas III, a Latino, male caregiver to his veteran father who has mild dementia.

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My First Priority |
A Caregiving Story

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In this “Caregiving” story, Matt struggles to maintain some semblance of normalcy and stability for his young son, Ty, when his wife, Kanlaya, is suddenly debilitated by two massive strokes and a cancer diagnosis that left her paralyzed and cognitively impaired.

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Transgender Marathon Runner Advocates for Inclusion in Racing

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WELL BEINGS PREMIERE | “Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia,” is an intimate look at the journey of professional athlete Cal Calamia, a transgender marathon runner who’s advocating for inclusion in the running world.

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Rural America’s Maternity Care Crisis

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The latest short film from “Remote Chance: Health Care in Rural America” looks at maternity services in rural communities that have shrunk drastically, putting the lives of moms and their babies at risk.

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Caregiving

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Bradley Cooper’s Lea Pictures and WETA Well Beings are in production on a new documentary and national engagement campaign on the state and stakes of providing care in America.

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Well Beings Spotlight

How do you fight an enemy you can’t see? Well Beings presents a youth-focused digital series, Out of The Dark. The series follows young people from diverse backgrounds who face the greatest challenge of their life and find strength they never knew they had.

The fight against dementia is on the verge of a breakthrough. Defeating Dementia is the story of the scientists and families leading the effort. Coming to PBS in 2026

The Well Beings campaign addresses the critical health needs of Americans through broadcast content, original digital content, and impactful local events. The multi-year campaign, created by WETA Washington, D.C., brings together partners from across the country, including patients, families, caregivers, teachers, medical and mental health professionals, social service agencies, private foundations, filmmakers, corporations and media sponsors, to create awareness and resources for better health for all.