The State of Stigma

April 2022 — The State of Stigma: Understanding Mental Health Challenges within the LGBTQ+ Community

Why do members of the LQBTQ+ community experience higher rates of mental illness? Join us for a discussion about these challenges, stigma, and resources available in the community.

MODERATED BY—Karl Shallowhorn, Director of Youth Programs at Mental Health Advocates

Ronald Piaseczny, JD, LMHC

President, Niagara Pride, Inc.

Susan Frawley

Community and Parent Outreach Services Coordinator, GLYS of WNY, Inc.

Matthew Schwartz, LCSW

Executive Director The Listening Post of NY

More Facebook Live Events

November 2023 — State of Stigma: Impact of Current World Events on Veterans & Military Families

October 2023 — State of Stigma: Why Men Don’t Talk About Their Mental Health

September 2023 — Influential Voices in the Black Community Talk about Mental Health and Stigma

May 2023 — State of Stigma: Dealing with Grief and Loss

April 2023 — State of Stigma: Postpartum Depression and How it Impacts Families

March 2023 — State of Stigma: Mental Wellness of Providers & Families of People with Developmental Disabilities

February 2023 — The State of Stigma: How Stigma Impacts Caregivers

January 2023 — The State of Stigma: Mental Wellness in the New Year

Our regular Facebook live events bring together experts from the mental health field and broader community to share information and about mental health topics and efforts to reduce stigma. These events are always free and open to the public.

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