Mental Health Awareness Month: Breaking the stigma

Taniya Wright

May 14, 2024 at 8:56 AM

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

It’s a time to bring attention to mental health challenges that effect millions of people.

Record travel expected this Memorial Day weekend

Licensed clinical social worker and psycho-therapist Samantha McMahon talked to morning anchor Taniya Wright about the importance of our mental health.

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