Helping break down the stigma around mental health

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Poor mental health is an epidemic that is affecting one in four people around the world.

You are not alone. There is help and there is hope.

Channel 9 is committed to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and offering real solutions.

Join us for a primetime special, "Charlotte's Hidden Crisis," on Wednesday, May 29 at 8 p.m.

Some of what you can expect:

A LIVE phone bank from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 29, where you can call to find help available near you or if you are in need of immediate help
Being a bystander to a mental health crisis and how to intervene
What's being done in schools about mental health
A break down of insurance and Medicaid coverage

We will share stories from people who have overcome mental health challenges and connect you with potentially life-saving resources.

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