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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 &...
Facebook Live: Back in Session – The Emotional Roller Coaster for Students, Parents and Teachers in the New School Year
The Anti-Stigma Coalition hosted a Facebook live event on October 8 to help parents, teachers and students navigate the new school year. Danielle Eadie, Clinical Director of...
Spotlight: A Q&A with Horizon Health Services
Horizon Health Services offers comprehensive, person-centered care for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. Patients and their families...
Stigma Impacts Domestic Violence Survivors
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the pervasiveness of domestic violence in our community and remind survivors that...
Spotlight: A Q&A with EPIC – Every Person Influences Children
EPIC - Every Person Influences Children – is helping families, schools, and communities raise children to become responsible and successful adults.Q: Why did your...
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – Our Role in Preventing Suicide
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time for mental health organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide...