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Commissioner Dennis Deer (Cook County Commissioner, 2nd District) moderates a panel discussion on faith and mental health.

Michael Taylor

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Commissioner Dennis Deer (Cook County Commissioner, 2nd District) moderates a panel discussion on faith and mental health.

Michael Taylor

For World Mental Health Day, Chicago faith leaders tackle stigma within Black community

Commissioner Dennis Deer (Cook County Commissioner, 2nd District) moderates a panel discussion on faith and mental health.

Michael Taylor

   

Chicago Black faith leaders are stepping up to the pulpit to address mental health in their congregations.

On Oct. 9, faith leaders across the Black community joined forces and focused their sermons on mental health: how to destigmatize the topic, prioritize it for yourself, and how to support family and friends who may be struggling.

Reset learns more about the effort.

GUESTS: Pastor Ira Acree, Greater St. John Bible Church

Katie McKillen, Chicago Regional VP, Evolent Health

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