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

When you lose somebody in your life, the grief can be overwhelming. Whether that loss is personal or a loss suffered as a community, it can be hard to figure out how you are supposed to feel. Panelists discuss how to deal with the feelings associated with grief and...

Grief, Loss, and Stigma One Year After May 14th

This past year, Western New Yorkers have experienced extraordinary loss, grief, and trauma, especially the Black community and East Buffalo community.

Member Spotlight: WNY Postpartum Connection, Inc

We recently spoke with Julie Rosinski, LCSW-R, PMH-C Co-Director, WNY Postpartum Connection, Inc. about stigma and postpartum mental health concerns.

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

Postpartum Depression is a common and often misunderstood condition. 1 in 5 women will experience mental health conditions during the first year following pregnancy and 75% who experienced maternal mental health symptoms go untreated. Join The Anti-Stigma Coalition...

Postpartum Depression and How It Impacts Families

About 15-20% of mothers, or one in five to seven will experience postpartum depression and anxiety. There are still barriers to women seeking help for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS). Most recent data indicates that only about 50% of women will seek help....

Media

Local News Coverage

January 13, 2023

Strengthening Leaders and Building Partnerships Through Health Leadership Fellows

Health Foundation of Western & Central New York
November 11, 2021

On Veterans Day, fellow warriors aim to destigmatize mental wounds of combat

Buffalo News
May 21, 2021

Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition hosts panel about mental health challenges during a pandemic

WIVB
April 23, 2021

Watch: Buffalo Strong Conversations: Health & Wellness

WKBW
March 30, 2021

Bringing the mental health 'conversation' to Niagara County

Lockport Journal
March 27, 2021

Campaign to end mental health stigma expands to Niagara County

Niagara Gazette
October 8, 2020

Advice for school families dealing with mental anguish this school year

WKBW
October 8, 2020

Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition discussion focuses on stigma from online learning issues

WIVB
August 9, 2020

Amidst a crisis, new WNY Mental Health Advocates leader wants to evolve services

WBFO
July 22, 2020

Talking about mental health issues in the workplace

WGRZ
July 22. 2020

How Western New Yorkers Can Deal With Their Mental Health as They Head Back to the Workplace

Spectrum News
July 22, 2020

Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition holds discussion on managing stress back at work

WBFO
May 25, 2020

Coronavirus Causing Mental Health Issues - Help In Dealing With Those From Karl Shallowhorn

WBEN
 
February 18, 2020

Office of Mental Health announces $45,000 to Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition

Clarence Bee
February 12, 2020

Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition Receives Grant To Expand Programming Into Niagara County

Spectrum News
February 10, 2020

Office of Mental Health: $45,000 award to Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition

Niagara Frontier Publications
 
December 27, 2019

Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition hopes to meet pledge goal by end of 2019

WBFO
November 23, 2019

The Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition was formed to stop the stigma surrounding mental illness.

WGRZ
November 8, 2019

VA report on veteran suicides shows mixed trends, busy prevention efforts

Wbfo
October 30, 2019

Jessica C. Pirro, LMSW Named to Coalition

Karl Shallowhorn Elected to Coalition

Buffalo News
October 3, 2019

Symposium brings veterans, care providers together

WBFO
September 11, 2019

Watch Our Facebook Live Chat on Mental Health Issues

Spectrum News
August 5, 2019

Discussing mental health following mass shootings

WGRZ
August 5, 2019

Representative Talks How Stigma Around Mental Health Turns To Prejudice

Camalot Todd | Spectrum News
August 5, 2019

Mental Health Experts Talk About Breaking The Stigma #IAm1in5

Camalot Todd | Spectrum News
July 20, 2019

Valedictorian shares battle with depression, message of hope at graduation

Sean Kirst | Buffalo News
May 14, 2019

Mental health advocates celebrate success of anti-stigma campaign

Omar Fetouh | WBFO
May 12, 2019

Removing the stigma of mental illness

Nancy Cardillo | Buffalo Magazine
May 11, 2019

The Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition is asking everyone to take their pledge to end stigma.

WGRZ
May 11, 2019

Editorial: Breaking the silence on mental illness

The Buffalo News
December 31, 2018

Letter: State Senate must act following Parker’s remark

The Buffalo News
April 2, 2018

Letter: Stigma of mental illness paints inaccurate portrait

The Buffalo News
Jan 2, 2018

Lets Talk Stigma Campaign

Dec 8, 2017

Mental health challenges are misunderstood in WNY

Scott Scanlon, The Buffalo News
Dec 3, 2017

Anxiety Counseling Program for Local Students

Ron Plants, WGRZ
Nov 7, 2017

Another Voice: Changing the way we talk about mental illness

Michael Cummings and Max Donatelli, The Buffalo News
Nov 2, 2017

Billboard Campaign part of Larger County Effort to end Stigma of Mental Illness

Mark Goshgarian, Spectrum News Buffalo
Oct 22, 2017

Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition

WGRZ
Oct 18, 2017

Depression: There’s Help and Hope

WGRZ
Oct 10, 2017

Malarchuk Talks Mental Health Awareness

WGRZ
Aug 7, 2017

Let’s Talk Stigma: A Story of Recovery

Danny Spewak, WGRZ
Aug 7, 2017

College and mental health

WGRZ
June 16, 2017

Letter: It’s important to remove stigma of mental illness

Max Donatelli, The Buffalo News
June 9, 2017

Superhero Race, Wellness Walk held in Buffalo

WGRZ
May 30, 2017

How do you change perception and stigma around mental health? Educate the public

Avery Schneider, WBFO
Jan 26, 2016

County encouraging conversations to end the stigma

Ali Ingersoll, WIVB

Events

Jun
3
Sat
Writing & Well-Being Workshop: In-Person
Jun 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Our writing workshops are free and open to everyone. We use writing prompts to express ourselves, increase socialization and self-esteem, and support our mental health recovery. 

For more information or to RSVP, contact Bridget at bmcnally@mhawny.org or 716-886-1242×347.

Mindful Music airing weekly on WBFO
Jun 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Buffalo Toronto Public Media

Mindful Music explores the intersection of music and mental health by providing a backdrop for conversations with guests who share how they use music to express their inner nature and manage their emotional wellbeing.  Hosted by Karl Shallowhorn,

Jun
5
Mon
Writing & Well-Being Workshop: Zoom
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Our writing workshops are free and open to everyone. We use writing prompts to express ourselves, increase socialization and self-esteem, and support our mental health recovery.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Bridget at bmcnally@mhawny.org or 716-886-1242×347.

ZOOM: MHA Writing Group
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

MHA WNY is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.



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Visible Man Weekly Men’s Voice Chat
Jun 5 @ 3:52 pm – 4:52 pm

Each Monday at 7pm ET
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