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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...
Make Your Mental Health a Priority During the Holidays
As concerns about staying safe and healthy continue, we enter a holiday season like none other. Beloved traditions of gathering with family and friends may not be possible,...
Spotlight: A Q&A with the Community Mental Health Committee of St. Joseph University Parish
This month, we learn more about the Mental Health Committee of St. Joseph’s University Parish. St. Joseph University Parish is a Catholic community that fosters an...
Mental Illness Stigma Common for Cancer Survivors
As of January 2019, the National Cancer Institute estimated that there were 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States. By 2030, this number of cancer survivors is...
A Story of Cancer Survival and Mental Wellness
Jessica C. Pirro, LMSW, chief executive officer of Crisis Services and co-chair of the Anti-Stigma Coalition, shares her story of cancer survival and mental wellness. We all...
Spotlight: A Q&A with Amherst Chamber of Commerce
The Amherst Chamber of Commerce has a 60 year tradition of responding to the diverse needs of the business community. We recently spoke with Director of Marketing &...