Topic: Mental Health Awareness

During Mental Health Awareness Month, various celebrities like Sarah Silverman and Kristen Bell have appeared in segments encouraging the use of medication for mental health issues. The hosts criticize these reports for promoting the "chemical imbalance" theory, which they label a lie used to sell pills. They note the heavy presence of pharmaceutical advertising during the news programs that air these segments.

President Barack Obama issued several proclamations for May 2014, including National Charter Schools Week, Loyalty Day, and National Mental Health Awareness Month. The proclamations emphasize the administration's commitment to the Affordable Care Act's role in expanding mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Satirical commentary is provided on the National Day of Prayer and the irony of religious liberty in the context of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.

A list of federally recognized awareness months for May 2013 is reviewed, including Mental Health Awareness, Foster Care, Physical Fitness, and various heritage months. The hosts critique the density of these proclamations, specifically noting the inclusion of Older Americans Month and Building Safety Month.