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PSA Addresses Mental Health Stigma in the Latino Community
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC), which has been providing support to families and individuals affected by mental illness for over 40 years, has developed culturally responsive programs to help address the mental health needs of the Latino community. Our Helpline...
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Countering Stigma Through Education and Outreach
Stigma around mental illness remains an all-too-common occurrence, despite the increased availability of information about mental illnesses and the national discourse on prioritizing mental well-being. While we have made great strides in understanding mental illness, false perceptions of weakness,...
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Co-Creating an Equitable Crisis Care Continuum to Reduce Stigma
People are in pain. We are experiencing an onslaught of public health crises that is affecting our overall functioning. The fierce urgency of now to collectively move us to a space of wellness is imperative to our quality of life. The current crisis care continuum is not designed to meet the needs...
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Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion 4 of 4: Paths to Reduce Stigma and Promote Positive Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behavior
The 2023 Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion Series • Roundtable 1: Understanding the Experience of Mental Health Stigma • Roundtable 2: The Experience of Mental Health Stigma Among Diverse Groups • Roundtable 3: The Role of...
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Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion 3 of 4: The Role of the Media in Reducing Stigma
The 2023 Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion Series • Roundtable 1: Understanding the Experience of Mental Health Stigma • Roundtable 2: The Experience of Mental Health Stigma Among Diverse Groups • Roundtable 3: The Role of...
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Governor Hochul Announces Details of $1 Billion Plan to Overhaul New York State’s Continuum of Mental Health Care
Transformative Plan to Increase Mental Health Care in New York State, Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment Capacity, Boost Insurance Coverage and Dramatically Expand Outpatient Services Investments will Create Transitional and Supportive Housing to Serve New Yorkers with Mental Illness; Create...
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Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion 2 of 4: The Experience of Mental Health Stigma Among Diverse Groups
The 2023 Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion Series • Roundtable 1: Understanding the Experience of Mental Health Stigma • Roundtable 2: The Experience of Mental Health Stigma Among Diverse Groups • Roundtable 3: The Role of the...
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Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion 1 of 4: Understanding the Experience of Mental Health Stigma
The 2023 Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion Series • Roundtable 1: Understanding the Experience of Mental Health Stigma • Roundtable 2: The Experience of Mental Health Stigma Among Diverse Groups • Roundtable 3: The Role of the Media in Reducing...
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BHN Winter 2023 Issue
"The Impact of Behavioral Health on Families" Articles in This Issue The Impact of Behavioral Health on Families A Family’s Recovery Journey, An Interview with Jorge R. Petit, MD Ask Dr. Max: Family Life Cycle and Mental Illness Challenges Centering the Family:...
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Applied Behavior Analysis as a Treatment for Survivors of Trauma
Understanding trauma has become a major focus for many different fields of mental health, with each proposing a different strategy for addressing traumatic symptoms and core issues. This has not been an easy feat for several reasons. First, the current reports of trauma are only as accurate as the...
