by antistigma | Aug 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition has received a $3,000 gift from the Aquino Family Foundation to support the Join the Conversation campaign. The Aquino Family Foundation funds a wide range of non-profit organizations and initiatives in the areas of health,...
by antistigma | Aug 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
We recently spoke with Mary Skorupa, Executive Director, Children’s Mental Health Coalition of WNY, Inc. whose organization is a founding member of the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition. Q: What is the mission of your organization? The Children’s Mental...
by antistigma | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
For some young people, going back to school is an exciting time of new challenges and having fun with friends. But for other students, it can be a stressful period of change resulting in serious mental health challenges. Starting at a new school, entering a new grade,...
by antistigma | Jun 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
In 1965, U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran Patrick Welch was seriously injured in Vietnam, spending two years in the hospital and experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for 20 years before seeking help. He self-medicated with alcohol, experiencing...
by antistigma | Jun 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Exercise. This simple word conjures images of extremely fit, athletic young people in very tight-fitting clothing, and this is unfortunately the image that can stop people who are dealing with mental health issues from going to the gym. Thankfully, there is a reliable...
by antistigma | Jun 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Leading mental health and education advocacy organizations Bring Change to Mind and the Patrick P. Lee Foundation have released a new advocacy and awareness campaign, Between The Lines. This campaign aims to increase the number of psychiatrists, psychologists, and...
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