America's Mental Health Crisis & Preventing Veteran Suicide

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Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, an internationally recognized psychologist, author, and founder of The AAKOMA Project. Dr. Noble discusses the Ad Council's Sound It Out Together campaign, focusing on providing resources for parents and caregivers to talk with their kids about mental health and issues they may be experiencing that are impacting their health and well-being. Dr. Noble also provides insight into the latest data on youth mental health, including an alarming new study done by the CDC. Jim Lorraine, President & CEO of America's Warrior Partnership, also joins the show. Jim Lorraine discusses the issue of veteran suicide, including the latest strategies available to help stop veterans from reaching that crisis point. In light of National Caregivers Day, Jim Lorraine also explains caregivers' crucial role in caring for our veterans.