MyMCM Cares About Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month with the goal to help eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness.

Studies show that 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Nationally, that’s 52.9 million people. In Montgomery County’s population of 1.1 million, the percentages are similar. NAMI studies also show that less than half of those with mental illness ever get treatment. The same is also true in our county.

Montgomery Community Media works to raise awareness about mental health.

MyMCM hosted a panel discussion on the state of mental health and treatment in Montgomery County. Behavioral health experts from throughout the county gathered at our studios for MCM Connects Adult Mental Health.

MyMCM journalists cover stories associated with mental health in the county.

Mental Health Awareness

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5 Things to Know Today, April 15, In Montgomery County

It’s Friday, April 15 and income tax returns are not due today. The deadline is Monday, April 18 for federal returns and Friday, July 15 for Maryland returns. Here are… Read More

Neighborhoods April 15, 2022 Michelle Queen

The Latest County and State COVID-19 Numbers

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 15 Montgomery County health officials reported Thursday that 25.6% of the county residents are fully vaccinated which means they have either received two doses… Read More

COVID/Health April 15, 2021 Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, April 15, In Montgomery County

Today is Thursday, April 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Updates: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is hosting a virtual press conference today… Read More

Neighborhoods April 15, 2021 Jordan Lindsay

Downtown Silver Spring’s New Art Installation Features Two-Story High Flowers

Workers are installing 25-foot tall flowers as part of downtown Silver Spring’s $10 million redevelopment project. The installation is located at the busy intersection of Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road… Read More

Arts/Entertainment April 12, 2021 Suzanne Pollak

Brookeville Brothers Produce Award-Winning Film on the Chesapeake Bay

What began as two brothers in a quarantine project evolved into an award-winning film addressing the number one challenge currently facing the Chesapeake Bay — water quality. Andrew and Eric… Read More

Arts/Entertainment March 29, 2021 Abby Espiritu

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IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to May 17

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are extending the deadline to file 2020 federal income taxes from April 15 to May 17. The IRS said in a statement that… Read More

Government March 17, 2021 Deirdre Byrne

COVID-19 Numbers: County Cases Near 2,000, State Cases Pass 10,000

The number of Montgomery County COVID-19 cases now stands at 1,933 according to the statistics released Wednesday morning by the Maryland Department of Health. Montgomery County cases increased by 50… Read More

COVID/Health April 15, 2020 Michelle Queen

Two COVID-19 Cases Confirmed at Montgomery College

A Montgomery College female student and employee tested positive for COVID-19, although the college would not say which campus or campuses were involved. However, Marcus Rosano, college spokesperson, said that… Read More

COVID/Health March 24, 2020 Suzanne Pollak

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