Patrick J. Kennedy is working to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use with a new book

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Eighty-four million Americans had a mental health disorder in 2022, while 34 million people had a substance use disorder. About 11 million people experienced both, but many did not receive professional treatment, in part because of persistent stigma that led to silence and shame around mental health issues. Michelle Miller reports on how former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and author Stephen Fried hope to effect change with their new book.

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