New York’s First Lady Talks Mental Health and Wellness

New York’s First Lady Talks Mental Health and Wellness

By Newsy Staff

By Newsy Staff
August 12, 2019

August 12, 2019

First Lady of New York Chirlane McCray talks mental health education and treatment across the city.

SHOW TRANSCRIPT

Lauren Magarino sits down with First Lady of New York, Chirlane McCray, about NYC Thrive. McCray spear-headed the initiative to address mental health education and treatment across the city.

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