As National Preparedness Month comes to a close, we offer a second episode of Further Together that focuses on our expertise in the preparedness space. This conversation focuses on preparedness through various lenses, including mental health and psychological first aid, and diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. On a national level we are experiencing a mental health crisis of epic proportions that was exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. And, mental health needs have to be considered in preparedness and response planning. Michael Holtz and Amber Davis talk to Matthew Schnupp, project manager and health education specialist on ORAU's public health and healthcare team. To learn more about ORAU's preparedness capabilities, visit https://orau.org/public-health-healthcare/emergency-preparedness-and-response.html