On this week’s program, host Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore and guest co-host Beth Connor speak with Alison Friar, Director of Clinical Development at The Connection. Alison talks about the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the resulting economic recession negatively impacting many people’s mental health. The Kaiser Family Foundation’s poll conducted in mid-July, reported 53% of adults in the United States said their mental health has worsened due to worry and stress over the Coronavirus. Tune in this Sunday to hear more from Alison about substance use disorder services and ways you can seek help during these uncertain times.