Houston area officials consider local impact of mental health challenges, student loan relief

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Houston area officials consider local impact of mental health challenges, student loan relief

By Olivia Aldridge | 4:30 AM Sep 16, 2022 CDT
Updated 10:57 AM Nov 21, 2022 CST

Photo of a man with a woman therapist — Harris and Montgomery counties are investing in support for mental health. (Courtesy Alex Green/Pexels)

Harris and Montgomery counties are investing in support for mental health. (Courtesy Alex Green/Pexels)

On the Sept. 16 episode of the Houston Breakdown podcast, Community Impact editor Anna Lotz discusses how Harris and Montgomery counties, along with a number of local businesses and nonprofits, are working to address growing calls for mental health assistance in the community. Also, reporter Wesley Gardner drops by to explain the local impact of President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

By Olivia Aldridge

Host & Producer

Olivia hosts and produces Community Impact Newspaper's podcasts, the Austin Breakdown, the Houston Breakdown and the DFW Breakdown. She launched the podcasts after nearly three years as a reporter for the newspaper, covering public health, business, development and Travis County government for the Central Austin edition. Olivia worked as a reporter and producer for South Carolina Public Radio before moving to Texas. You can follow her on Twitter @ojaldridge.