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Progress has been made in raising awareness about mental health, but many people are still not getting the support they need. 

Listen to a conversation hosted by MPR News host Angela Davis about barriers to mental health care. Three women who lead Minnesota nonprofits talk about mental health needs in communities and families, the disparities in mental health care systems and how resources can support people.

The discussion was recorded on May 28 at an event at the Ameriprise Financial Headquarters in Minneapolis that was organized by 

, a national nonprofit based in Alexandria, Virginia, in partnership with UCare and Medica Foundation.

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How do you respond when someone asks, “How are you doing?” MPR News host Angela Davis talk with the leaders of three agencies that address mental health needs. What’s holding people back from getting the help they need?  

MPR News with Angela Davis -  What's holding people back from getting the mental health help they need? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three women who lead Minnesota nonprofits about disparities in mental health care systems and how resources can support people. The discussion was organized by CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, a national nonprofit based in Alexandria, Virginia, in partnership with UCare and Medica Foundation. 

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