News4JAX launches new streaming podcast about mental health

News4JAX is committed to sharing resources and information on the topic of Mental Health.

The crisis is real and affects more than 1 in 5 adults. We wanted to shed light on this issue that is sometimes difficult to talk about.

News4JAX anchor Jenese Harris sits down with medical professionals and people who are dealing with mental health issues to find out more about treatments, coping techniques and resources.

WATCH: Episode 1 – What you need to know about your child’s mental health

The City of Jacksonville offers mental health services, use this link to learn more.

WATCH: Episode 2 – Veterans and their specific mental health needs

Here are the resources military veterans can use:

• Call the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline by dialing 988

Episode 3 will address men’s mental health and how difficult it is for them to talk about it, along with their feelings and emotions.

Future episodes will continue the conversation every Monday and keep the topic of mental health at the top of listeners’ minds.