Meichle Latham, LCSW-R, Anti-Stigma Coalition member engagement and outreach coordinator, recently spoke at a WNY Lions - District 20N Cabinet Meeting. Attendees included Paul Smith, district governor, and other organization leaders. Meichle shared that the invitation...

Other survivors want you to know that you can survive, as impossible as this may seem right now. To get through the next few days and weeks, the following tips are recommended by professionals, as well as survivors who have walked in your shoes.

This article contains discussions of suicide and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.It’s ok to talk about suicide. September is Suicide Prevention...

The Anti-Stigma Coalition took part in Broken World, A Mental Health Music Festival on August 1 which raised money for suicide prevention and created a space to grieve, heal, connect, and come together through music. Presented by Matt Riley of Anti-Stigma Coalition...

The Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade was held on August 15 and featured dancing, traditional food and community presentations. This popular event honors Puerto Rican and Hispanic heritage, history, and local contributions. The Anti-Stigma Coalition participated in...

According to the National Council on Aging, mental illness remains seriously underdiagnosed and undertreated in older people. In fact, two-thirds of older adults with mental health problems do not receive the treatment they need.Factors that may contribute to mental...

We welcome organizations, companies, churches and schools to become members of the Anti-Stigma Coalition. There is no charge and members will benefit from a variety of resources. Benefits of membership: Monthly newsletter access—share widely and/or contribute content...

This summer, the members of the Anti-Stigma Coalition will be out in force at community events to let the public know of our mission and encourage our greatest strategy in addressing the stigma around mental illness … talking!

What resources are available and what types of therapy are used for a PTSD diagnosis?Therapies Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Focuses on how trauma has changed your beliefs about yourself, others, and the world around you. 12-session weekly therapy that gives you...

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Everyone with PTSD—whether they are Veterans or civilians who experienced sexual violence, a serious accident, a disaster event, or other traumatic event—needs to know that effective treatments can reduce symptoms and lead to a better...

May is Mental Health Awareness mont, and I am excited to launch a fun and charitable challenge throughout the month of May to both raise awareness and take action to help #EndTheStigma of mental health conditions and diagnoses. As a proud member, I invite you to...