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The Carolinas Get Real: Charlotte’s Hidden Crisis

CHARLOTTE — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and as it wraps up, we want to shine a light on an alarming trend across the country.

There’s a growing number of people who are experiencing mental health challenges. A Gallup report found the rate of U.S. adults experiencing depression has reached a new high, meaning the private battle is fought by more people than you may think.

Channel 9 is continuing the conversation as part of our ongoing commitment to mental health awareness.

>> In the videos below, we’re sharing stories and resources in an effort to break the stigma surrounding mental illness.

>> >> Click below to watch “The Carolinas Get Real: Charlotte’s Hidden Crisis”