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September 2022 — The State of Stigma: How Teachers and Staff Manage the Stress of Returning to School
How are teachers and staff dealing with the stress of returning to school, what resources are available to help, and how stigma surrounding mental health impacts their ability to ask and receive help.
Back to School: Mental Health Challenges for Teachers and Staff
A recent RAND survey showed that teachers and principals are experiencing frequent job-related stress at a rate that is about twice that of the general population of working adults.
Sharing Hope: Mental Wellness in the Black Community
Sharing Hope is a three-part video series that explores the journey of mental wellness in Black communities through dialogue, storytelling and a guided discussion.
Spotlight Q&A: Buffalo Healthy Living
Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine (BHL) is a free, full color monthly magazine with a mission is to provide evidence-based information to improve the health, fitness, nutrition of people of all ages. It is distributed at 1,000 locations, including all Wegmans and Tops stores, hospitals, medical and dental offices, fitness centers, cafes, restaurants, office buildings, libraries, schools, select Tim Hortons, and 711 stores.
August 2022 — The State of Stigma: How Tragic Events Affect our Mental Health
The discussion focuses on why individuals experience anxiety, depression, vicarious trauma and offer information about resources in the community. So many people are hurting and feeling helpless – the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition is offering a back-to-basics discussion about why it’s ok to seek help.
Spotlight Q&A: Peaceprints WNY
Peaceprints of WNY (PPWNY) is a non-profit organization offering comprehensive reentry services to men and women involved in the criminal justice system. Our Reentry and...
How Tragic Events Impact Mental Health
Many people are experiencing mental health challenges as the result of the tragic shooting in Buffalo on May 14, other national tragedies, and continued repercussions from...
Spotlight: A Q&A with Anchoring Hope of NY
Anchoring Hope of NY provides opportunities for success and hope for those affected by mental illness and/or addiction and their families through the support and use of...
First Responders: Trauma, Stigma, & Mental Health
Day after day, hour after hour, first responders witness trauma, violence, and other stressful situations.
June 2022 — The State of Stigma: First Responders—Stress, Trauma & Mental Health
A panel discussion about how First Responders deal with Stress, Trauma and Mental Health. Hosted by the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition in Buffalo, NY.