April 6, 2020 is the start of National Public Health Week 2020 (http://www.nphw.org/nphw-2020) ! To kickstart this week and the first theme of National Public Health Week, Mental Illness, I interviewed NAMI Chicago Executive Director, Alexa James, LCSW. As Executive Director, Alexa has made NAMI Chicago a leading voice in the conversation around mental wellness, challenges of the mental health system, and mental health education in Chicago and beyond. This episode of #publichealthfortheculture podcast brings light to mental illness and wellness, especially amidst the pandemic. She included different tips and resources as well on how we can all stay mentally well during this time and beyond. Contact NAMI Chicago at Namichicago.org or 833-NAMI-CHI (833-626-4244) 

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