Saturday, June 7, 2008

Mood Disorders Series-Disabled Legend Mike Wallace

Mike Wallace was born Myron Leon Wallace on 9 May, 1918 is an American journalist. Wallace has been a correspondent for CBS's 60 Minutes since its debut in 1968. During his career at 60 Minutes, he has interviewed a wide range of prominent newsmakers. Wallace suffered from clinical depression triggered by accusations of libel and a related lawsuit. He has been treated by a psychiatrist and has taken different medications. He revealed on 60 Minutes that he once attempted suicide with an overdose of pills. Wallace has gone public with his long-standing fight against depression. He has also been interviewed on the illness on Larry King Live and for various documentaries. Speaking on the issue, he has urged those who suffer depression to seek treatment.

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