The Commonwealth Beat with Laura LeBeau - Episode 35 - 5/12/2024

The Commonwealth Beat with Laura LeBeau is a statewide Public Affairs program airing on all Seven Mountains Media Pennsylvania radio stations.  May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and one of the few "silver linings" from the Coronavirus pandemic is a greater recognition in this country about mental health.  World class athletes and celebrities are speaking openly about their mental health issues and there's greater understanding in society that mental health needs to be seen as a priority in one's health.  Dr. Matthew Hurford, President & CEO of UPMC's Community Care Behavioral Health Organization discusses issues surrounding mental health. Also in The Commonwealth Beat spotlight is Erin McClelland, the surprise victor of the April 23rd Democratic Party primary for PA Treasurer.  Although she was not the party-endorsed candidate and was massively outmatched in funding, advertising and clout, McClelland won that election by eight points.  She will discuss her victory and how she plans to face Republican incumbent Treasurer Stacy Garrity, who she will face in November's general election.