We’ve all been touched in one way or another by COVID-19.
According to a recent survey by Forbes, 67 percent of people are reporting higher levels of stress since the outbreak of this virus.
- we've all been touched, in one- way or another, by covid-19.- according to a recent survey by- forbes, 67-percent of - people are reporting higher - levels of stress since the- outbreak of this virus.
- this hasn't gone un-noticed by- area mental health care - professionals, who are fighting- back-and with a smile.- news 25's toni miles gives us a- look at preparations for- the 13th annual "don't worry, b- happy" fundraiser for - the mental health association,- or mha, of south- mississippi.- - 2020 has ushered in some new- challenges to say the least.- covid-19 has claimed the lives- of nearly 100 people in south - mississippi so far - not to - mention all the others who have- been- diagnosed with the virus or who- suffer one of its many other- far-- reaching effects, such as - economic hardships and- isolation.- leaders with the mental health- association of south mississipp- say the demand for their- services and programs,- including a day center and- homeless outreach, are- needed now more than ever.- kay daneault, mental health - association of south mississipp- executive director: - "then we also do some - educational things, some of - which, because of covid - have changed.
We've done suppor- groups, educational groups, - coping skills and - things like that - virtually, - which looks like it's going to- - - - be continuing like this to some- extent, even when the - restrictions are lifted."
- the non-profit's biggest- fundraiser of the year- provides much funding for these- services.
- the don't worry, be happy - celebration almost got- scratched, but organizers are - changing with the times - - splitting its venue - half in-- person - and half remotely on - line- for the fundraiser.
- eric oliver, mental health- association of south mississipp- board president: "you - can attend the event in person.- we'll have social restrictions- we'll have in place to try to - protect the people who do go, - but we will also have it online- so you can access it on - your phone, your tablet, your - desktop, computer or whatever i- is."- toni miles, news 25: "and you - don't even have to leave the- - - - comfort of your own home to tak- part in the fundraiser this - year.
Also new, you can get a - sneak peek- at some of the silent auction - items that are up for grabs."
- liz hoop, mental health - association of south mississipp- board vice president: - "you can sit at home on your- couch or recliner.
Somebody who- wants to come to- the event, maybe they can't - afford to buy a ticket to come,- due to all the economic - reasons going on these days, so- you're able to attend an event- for free, at- home, comfortable, enjoying the- fun, and of course the- participation in the- silent auction, or live event,- - - - of course we also want that."
- for more information about the- july 17th event, head - over to event.gives/dwbh .
Toni- miles, news 25.
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