In this episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, host Sky Houston talks to Angelina Brown Hudson, CEO of NAMI Greater Houston, about mental health awareness. They discuss the importance of recognizing mental health conditions, which can be chronic and affect daily life, relationships, and work. Angelina shares that 50% of adult cases are identifiable by age 14 and 75% by age 24. They also cover the role of triggers, such as stress and trauma, and the need for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and coping skills. The conversation highlights the need for support and resources, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the crisis hotline 988.