Mental health expert explains 3 things to help you and your family through the pandemic

ATLANTA — As we get further into this pandemic, we are finding that mental health is becoming even more important, especially, when it comes to preventing drug and alcohol addiction.

Channel 2 Anchor Jorge Estevez spoke to an expert over video chat. Dr. Benjamin Miller is with the Well Being Trust, a national foundation focused on advancing the mental, social and spiritual health of the nation.

During the interview he addressed what he called the epidemic within the pandemic and the three things to help you and your family get through this.

Watch the video at the top of the story to see the full interview.

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