Letstalkstigma.org

Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition

WEBInitially serving Erie County, the Anti-Stigma Coalition was formed to stop the stigma surrounding mental health. We’re doing it by creating a community conversation where …

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Stigma Impacts Older Adults With Mental Illness

WEBMental health concerns are becoming more prevalent in older people, yet the stigma of mental illness often prevents them from seeking help. Baby boomers are aging …

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Stigma is Common for Residents of Rural Communities

WEBRuralminds.org is a non-profit organization created to serve as the informed voice for mental health in rural America and provide mental health information and …

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Encouraging Mental Wellness In The Black Community

WEBThe Anti-Stigma Coalition presented a Facebook Live event—Influential Voices in the Black Community Talk about Mental Health, on Wednesday, September …

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Overcoming the Stigma of PTSD

WEBOvercoming the Stigma of PTSD. Jun 28, 2019. In 1965, U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran Patrick Welch was seriously injured in Vietnam, spending two years in …

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Understanding Mental Health in Older Adults

WEBHow Depression is Different for Older Adults. 80% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition, and 50% have two or more. Depression is more common …

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How Stigma Impacts Men and their Mental Health

WEBTo address the greater stigma for men acknowledging mental health issues and getting treatment, The Suicide Prevention Coalition of WNY launched a public …

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Ready to Talk to Someone About Mental Health

WEBThere are a variety of organizations and programs across Western New York standing by to assist children, adolescents, adults and families with prevention, treatment and recovery. …

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Stigma is Greater Among African Americans

WEB30% According to NAMI, approximately 30% of African American adults with mental illness receive treatment each year, compared to the U.S. average of 43%

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April 2022: Understanding Mental Health

WEBRyan Phillips, LMHC, ADV practice clinician, Horizon Health Services, says that members of the LGBTQIA+ community may be shut out by family or forced to hide …

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Staying Mentally Healthy Over the Summer

WEBStaying Mentally Healthy Over the Summer. May 22, 2018. For children, teens, and college students, summertime is associated with freedom from school and …

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Open Communication Helps Students Who Struggle with Mental …

WEBHigh school is a time of great change and exciting opportunities. Yet, it is also a time that many teens experience poor mental health. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek …

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The Stigma of Suicide: Ending the Silence

WEBOne person dies by suicide every five hours in New York State and suicide is the state’s 12th leading cause of death. “Suicide is the ultimate outcome of stigma,” said …

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Join the Conversation Is Reducing Stigma

WEBApr 30, 2019. Two years ago, sixteen local organizations came together with the mission to stop the stigma of mental illness so more people will seek the help they need. The Erie …

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October Is National Depression Screening Month

WEBFree, Confidential Tool Available Online. If you have symptoms of depression, a free, quick, confidential online screening tool can put you on the path to better health.

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Stigma and Postpartum Depression

WEBCall 716-834-3131 and a Crisis Counselor will speak with you. Crisis Text Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Send a text to 741741 and a Crisis …

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Stigma Impacts Homeless Population

WEB673. amount of people that were homeless or living in shelters on any given night, during the 2018 annual ‘Point in Time’ count. The majority of the homeless …

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First Responders: Trauma, Stigma, & Mental Health

WEBDay after day, hour after hour, first responders witness trauma, violence, and other stressful situations. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health …

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Stigma and Veterans, Active-Duty Military and Their Families

WEBResources COMPEERCORPS Veterans Program (716) 883-3331 Veterans One-Stop vocwny.org (716) 898-0110 Western New York Heroes 716.630.5020 [email …

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