The State of Stigma

February 2022 — The State of Stigma: Athletes Learn to Open Up About Hidden Stressors

Join us for a discussion about athletes, mental health, and stigma. Athletes at all levels are told: “push through it—you have to be tough.” Learn how Olympic and professional athletes are taking care of their mental health and discover local programs available for high school and college athletes.

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

Nikoleta Antoniou

Senior, University at Buffalo Women’s Tennis Team

Kellie Peiper, M.Ed., CMPC

Assistant Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Wellness, University at Buffalo, Division of Athletics

Anne Nowak, M.S. LMHC

Director of Family Support Center, Sweet Home Central School District

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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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