The State of Stigma

November 2022 — The State of Stigma: Veterans Mental Health

Stigma can be a significant barrier for Veterans needing and wanting help for mental health challenges. An estimated 50% of returning Veterans in need do not seek mental health treatment.

MODERATED BY—Matt Smith, Executive Director of PreventionFocus

Dan Arnold

Program Manager for Peer Support and Dwyer Programs

Dan Mitchell

Program Manager, SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program

Michael Shurmatz, LMSW

Social Worker, Buffalo Vet Center

More Facebook Live Events

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

October 2022 — The State of Stigma: Mental Health Needs of the Refugee Community

September 2022 — The State of Stigma: How Teachers and Staff Manage the Stress of Returning to School

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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