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Facebook Live – The Effect of Stigma on People that Served in the Military
The Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition hosted a Facebook Live event on April 1 to discuss stigma experienced by Veterans, military members, and their families. The panelists...
Spotlight: A Q&A with Native American Community Services of Erie & Niagara Counties, Inc. (NACS)
Native American Community Services of Erie & Niagara Counties, Inc. (NACS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1975 to provide quality health and social services to...
Stigma and Veterans, Active-Duty Military and Their Families
If you feel you are in crisis – call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1. Reach the Veterans Crisis Line online chat or send a text message to the...
Pandemic Impacts Mental Health of Frontline Workers
Registered nurse Karen DiLiberta has constant worry that she will be exposed. A wound care nurse at Eastern Niagara Hospital, she and her coworkers quickly adapted to...
Spotlight: A Q&A with Explore & More-The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
Explore & More-The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum is a world-class children’s museum that celebrates the power of child-led play. With four floors of fun to...
Get Beyond Stigma and Find the Help You Need: Tips for Seeking Therapy for the First Time
Get Beyond Stigma and Find the Help You Need Tips for Seeking Therapy for the First TimeThe pandemic continues to impact our daily lives and virtually everyone is...
Preparing for Therapy: What You Need to Know
These are difficult times for us all. Mental health disorders are on the rise countrywide given the COVID-19 pandemic and current political climate. The silver lining may be...
Spotlight: A Q&A with WNY Heroes, Inc.
This month’s featured member is WNY Heroes, Inc. We recently spoke to Chris Kreiger Sr., Iraq War Veteran and President and Co-Founder of the organization.Q: Why did your...
Mental Wellness and Self-Care in the New Year
Before the start of the pandemic, one in five Americans lived with a diagnosable mental health condition. These rates have skyrocketed as individuals from all walks of life...
Spotlight: A Q&A with Buffalo Toronto Public Media
Buffalo Toronto Public Media is a trusted public media resource that enriches its audiences by providing educational, entertaining programming and services, as well as...