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Webinar: Breaking Down Barriers with The SUNY Downstate STAR Program’s “Stop Mental Health Stigma” Campaign
December 9 @ 2:00 pm - 2:40 pm EST
Free
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eeVtiAIHSQuTv0xHuFotxQ
Date: December 9, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM (Eastern Time)
Webinar Description: Discover the impactful work of the STAR Program’s “Stop Mental Health Stigma” campaign, a SUNY Downstate initiative funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health, aimed at dismantling mental health stigma through education, outreach, and community engagement. Featuring insights from Behavioral Health Director Michelle Melendez, MS, LCSW, CHC, and media consultant Jose Iorio, this session explores how social media, suicide prevention training, and community partnerships amplify the campaign’s reach. Learn how diverse community voices and targeted outreach strategies are creating a foundation for lasting change in mental health awareness and support.
Read an Overview of this Program: https://behavioralhealthnews.org/breaking-down-barriers-the-star-programs-stop-mental-health-stigma-campaign/
