After the death of her husband, this Petersburg nurse works to prevent the next tragedy

After the death of her husband, this Petersburg nurse works to prevent the next tragedy

PETERSBURG, Va. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to help break the stigma around mental health.Mary Brandon, a mental health crisis educator, has been passionate about advocacy and awareness regarding suicide.Much of that passion was inspired by her husband, Mark, who battled serious bipolar disorder until he took his own life on May 9, 2024.He was very active in his church. He loved his family, he loved nature, and he was a …