The State of Stigma

May 2020 — The State of Stigma: Breaking Down Barriers & Learning To Be Comfortable Asking For Help

One in five Western New Yorkers have a mental illness, yet stigma can prevent people from seeking help. In our current environment, frontline workers and individuals who have never struggled with mental health issues are experiencing symptoms and may be hesitant to reach out for help.

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

Jackie Crane

Program Supervisor for the Mobile Transitional Support Team at Crisis Services

Lindsay Herndon

Director of Outpatient Services for Mental Health and Substance Use at BryLin Behavioral Health System

Jennifer Levesque

Director of Clinical Services at Jewish Family Service

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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