May is Mental Health Awareness Month

WICS ABC NewsChannel 20 | May 2024

May is recognized as national Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the CDC, 1 in 5 Americans suffer from a mental health disorder and only half of those people receive treatment. This is a month to destigmatize mental health disorders so that those struggling might feel more comfortable asking for help to achieve mental wellness. Learn how to support those struggling with mental health disorders in this ABC NewsChannel 20 interview with Mercedes Kent, Program Director at Gateway Foundation. If you’re struggling with your mental health, call our 24/7 helpline: 855-925-GATE (4283).