In this week’s iHeard survey, Atlanta residents identified mental health as the city’s most pressing health challenge, with 36% selecting it as a top concern—surpassing other major issues such as sexually transmitted infections (26%) and gun violence (22%). Key Findings: Not in the Top 10: Extreme weather, high blood pressure, harmful chemicals, stroke, respiratory infections, […]
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New Atlanta, Let’s Talk: Mental Health Support Is Just 3 Digits Away
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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the unique mental health challenges faced by communities of color. In Atlanta, this conversation is more urgent than ever. A recent survey found that over 60% of Atlanta adults say their mental health is worsening, and more than half don’t know […]