Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 5-21-2021
05-21-2021
Guests: Christine Michaels, chief executive officer, NAMI Keystone PA, and Dottie Ikach, volunteer, NAMI McKeesport chapter
How topic discussed: What has been the impact of the COVID-19 on mental health locally and around the country? What are some signs that someone may be suffering a mental health crisis? How prevalent are mental illnesses in the United States? What resources are available locally for people suffering from mental illness? How has the stigma of talking about mental health changed over time? Why is mental health awareness month — celebrated every May since 1949 — an important time for advocacy, and how can individuals be mental health advocates?
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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 27.21MB - Duration: 29:43 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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