NEW YORK (WABC) -- We talk freely about nearly everything these days, our ailments and diseases, but not about mental health and mental illness.
Wednesday night, Bill Ritter hosted a gala talking about mental illness in an effort to try to change the dialogue.
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It is the 25th anniversary of the Mental Health Association of New York City.
The gala hopes to shine a light on an issue too long buried in darkness and the closet.
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There were some amazing and personal stories of mental illness and overcoming it.
New York Giants player Brandon Marshall and New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray were also honored.