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Stop Stigma: Safe Messaging About Suicide September is Suicide Prevention MonthWords are powerful. How we talk about a sensitive and complex topic such as suicide can have...

Melinda DuBois, Executive Director, Mental Health Advocates of Western New York has been named Chair of the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition; Cheri Alvarez, MS, Chief...

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is a Catholic-sponsored human service agency serving anyone in need in the eight counties of Western New York. Believing all persons are...

Going to college is both exciting and terrifying—let’s be honest. Having anxiety is completely normal and everyone experiences it differently. Anxiety does not need to...

CDC research shows that nationally, about 1 in 8 women experience symptoms of postpartum depression. While 80 percent of new moms may experience baby blues during the first...

Gerard Place, located on Buffalo’s East Side, provides support and housing for single-parent families that have experienced the pain of poverty, homelessness, and/or...

According to the World Health Organization, at least one in four older adults experiences some mental disorder, such as depression, anxiety, or dementia. Among the elderly,...

We recently spoke with Kate Joyce, Executive Director of the Family Help Center about the stigma surrounding mental health.Q: Why did Family Help Center (FHC) become a...

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, The Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition hosted a Facebook Live event on Friday, May 21 to discuss The State of Stigma and Mental...

According to the American Psychiatric Association, people experiencing mental health concerns often turn first to a faith leader. These leaders, as well as fellow community...