WASHINGTON, D.C. – Did you know that 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year (47.6 million in 2018)? In an effort to increase understanding of mental health issues and how those suffering from mental health challenges can be supported, the Washington Wizards and MedStar Health are partnering to host Mental Health Awareness Night when the team hosts the Denver Nuggets on March 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Prior to the game, MedStar Health, the region's leading healthcare provider, and the Wizards, will host a free pregame panel discussion about mental health and sports. The panel discussion will inspire meaningful conversations, provide resources to help address the mental health crisis, and advocate to end the stigma surrounding mental health.