988 hotline and legislation aim to improve mental health support, with Mary Lawal, a mental health advocate, emphasizing recovery attainability.

Mary Lawal, a survivor of suicidal ideation, emphasizes that recovery is attainable. After facing mental health challenges from a young age, she now advocates for mental health awareness through social media and her work with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The introduction of the 988 crisis hotline and new legislation by Rep. Jamie Raskin aims to improve support for those in crisis. Programs in schools are also being tested to reduce stigma and teach mental health recognition.

September 24, 2024
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