We need to talk.
If you’re dealing with a mental health challenge, you are not alone. Approximately 1 in 5 Western New Yorkers are living with a mental health diagnosis, yet many of these people suffer in silence because of the discrimination that goes along with it. So, we’re starting a conversation to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. Join us as we share our stories, our struggles and our successes. When we talk about mental health, we help everyone find their voice.
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#LetsTalkStigma
State of Stigma: Mental Wellness of Providers & Families of People with Developmental Disabilities 
Karen Karaszewski Do provider agencies offer their employees programs and mental health support programs?
Karen Karaszewski Is there a network of parents that offer support to each other for mental wellness?
Matthew Smith What’s being done to encourage self care for direct care workers?
State of Stigma: Mental Wellness of Providers & Families of People with Developmental Disabilities 
Karen Karaszewski Do provider agencies offer their employees programs and mental health support programs?
Karen Karaszewski Is there a network of parents that offer support to each other for mental wellness?
Matthew Smith What’s being done to encourage self care for direct care workers? 
The State of Stigma: How Stigma Impacts Caregivers 
Patrick P. Lee Foundation really helpful information and good insight into the complexity of these relationships/dynamics
Dee Desjardins Mccabe Very true. Perfect panelists. I attended Hilbert College human Services professional. Thank you for ...
Frank Cammarata Center for Elder law and justice a terrific resource
Patrick P. Lee Foundation really helpful information and good insight into the complexity of these relationships/dynamics
The State of Stigma: How Stigma Impacts Caregivers 
Patrick P. Lee Foundation really helpful information and good insight into the complexity of these relationships/dynamics
Dee Desjardins Mccabe Very true. Perfect panelists. I attended Hilbert College human Services professional. Thank you for ...
Frank Cammarata Center for Elder law and justice a terrific resource 
Patrick P. Lee Foundation really helpful information and good insight into the complexity of these relationships/dynamics
The State of Stigma: Mental Wellness Strategies for the New Year 
Mental Health Advocates of Western New York How do you work on self- improvement when "goal setting" isn't your thing?
Chris Wickes Great talk and great panel. I learned a lot of valuable skills! Thank you for having this event!
Alice Gerard thank you. This is very informative. Would be great to do a series of anti stigma talks. 
Mental Health Advocates of Western New York How do you work on self- improvement when "goal setting" isn't your thing?
The State of Stigma: Veterans Mental Health: Needing Help. Wanting Help. Finding Help. 
Sarah Nelson I am a mental health therapist and would love to hear more about supporting veterans the best way to ...
Garnet Wood i work with food distribution with another veterans group, i would mention those programs. I am glad ...
Danielle Bernas Is there a resource guide that providers can access to learn about all of the different services and ... 
The State of Stigma: Mental Health Needs of the Refugee Community Mental Health Advocates of Western New York Are agencies looking for volunteers to help families outside of normal agency services - like a big ...
Andy Nash Cammarata Yes, Journey's End has a mentoring program for individuals 18-24. https://www.jersbuffalo.org/ramp
Kathy Spillman Rubens - Two questions: What can mental health providers do better to reach out the refugee and immi ... 
Mental Health Advocates of Western New York Are agencies looking for volunteers to help families outside of normal agency services - like a big ...
The State of Stigma: How Teachers and Staff Manage the Stress of Returning to School 
Karen Karaszewski How much does school safety impact mental health challenges for faculty and staff?
Mike Telesco As parents, how can we help the faculty and staff of schools?
Matthew Smith Are there any new initiatives/strategies being implemented to encourage more staff self care? 
The State of Stigma: How Tragic Events Affect our Mental Health 
Deb Maxwell Good afternoon. Thank you for conducting this. My name is Deb Maxwell. I am the founder of a suic ...
Ru Hero How cn we hlp love once who cnt ipen dr problm to any.
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Marie Malinowski People need to hold Mayer Brown and other government people to keep there word on what they promised ... 
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The State of Stigma: Understanding Mental Health Challenges within the LGBTQ+ Community 
Matthew Smith Has progress been made in the religious community to help in this area? What else needs to be done? 
Harold Engstrom Matthew Smith The religious community would have to abandon Biblical teaching which some churches ha ...
Little Bear Harold Engstrom
John 3:16 No exceptions were listed by Jesus.
Mathew 22:36-40
Jesus only gave 2 co ... 
John 3:16 No exceptions were listed by Jesus.
Mathew 22:36-40
Jesus only gave 2 co ...
