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Mental Health Awareness month wraps up in May, but  let's not forget that those who are affected by mental illness continue to struggle and need access to services. Take a few minutes to learn how COVID-19 has affected children, adolescents and seniors over the past year and what behavioral healthcare looks like in the future.

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00:05 - Introduction - Pat Doyle

02:33 - Covid-19 and Mental Health of Older Americans - Melissa Lehman

Social Workers are essential to the health of our communities. Social work is one of the fastest growing professions in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). There are currently about 700,000 professional social workers in our nation, but that number is expected to rise to more than 800,000 by 2029, BLS said.

Similar to the purpose of 911, we are hopeful that "988" will become a remembered number throughout US households.

The infrastructure to support this new hotline is currently being built and the number will not be working until 2022. Until then, the number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is still 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).

The itch to travel coupled with the upcoming holiday season has many people questioning whether they should travel or postpone their plans. With the COVID numbers increasing on a daily basis, states are continously adapting their regulations and travel restrictions.

If you plan to travel to another state, visit CNN’s website to get updated state-by-state travel information.