Area legislators discuss daily impact of stress on mental health

The 13th Annual Day at Home in Region 4 took place at the Broadway Ballroom Event Center in Alexandria.

Some years ago, Joyce Marter was making a purchase at a neighborhood store when she suddenly found herself embroiled in a conflict with the cashier. She described her own behavior in that moment as “rude” and “completely irrational” as she erupted into an argument with the person behind the counter.