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SUMMARY:Webinar: Breaking the Stigma with ICAN's Innovative Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rm1BLx_TQ1yi6OCnZANEAQ \nDate: November 19\, 2024\nTime: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM (Eastern Time) \nWebinar Description: Join us for an in-depth look at ICAN’s innovative “Mental Health: Everyone Has It. Every Day.” campaign\, created to reduce mental health stigma among youth in New York. This campaign used Mental Health Ambassadors to engage pre-teens and teens with relatable\, real-life stories and impactful resources. Learn about the strategies behind the campaign’s success and explore tools to foster open conversations about mental health in our communities. \nRead an Overview of this Program: https://behavioralhealthnews.org/mental-health-everyone-has-it-every-day-breaking-the-stigma-with-icans-innovative-campaign/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Hands Across Long Island - Stories of Stigma in the Healthcare System
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yg4ZuNWHQlWxn3TeSCRX-A \nDate: November 21\, 2024\nTime: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Eastern Time) \nWebinar Description: Discover “Overshadowed: Stories of Stigma in the Healthcare System\,” an impactful project by Hands Across Long Island\, Inc. (HALI) aimed at addressing stigma experienced by people with mental health conditions in medical care. This session highlights real stories shared through HALI’s collaboration with documentary filmmaker Lucy Winer\, exploring the effects of stigma and diagnostic overshadowing in healthcare settings. Learn about HALI’s approach to reducing stigma through storytelling and community education\, and gain insight into ongoing efforts to improve patient-provider understanding. \nRead an Overview of this Program: https://behavioralhealthnews.org/stories-of-stigma-in-the-healthcare-system/
URL:https://behavioralhealthnews.org/event/webinar-hands-across-long-island-stories-of-stigma-in-the-healthcare-system/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: WeSpeakNYC - A Toolkit for Overcoming Mental Health Stigma in BIPOC Communities
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q8HcnSMmRW6G3WpglyWLuA \nDate: December 3\, 2024\nTime: 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM (Eastern Time) \nWebinar Description: Discover WeSpeakNYC: A Toolkit for Overcoming Mental Health Stigma in BIPOC Communities\, a transformative resource developed by Dr. Dana L. Collins and Dr. Lauren Gonzales to address stigma in mental health care. Created in collaboration with local mental health organizations and rooted in community voices\, this toolkit uses a participatory approach to offer culturally relevant tools that challenge stigma within BIPOC communities. This session will delve into the toolkit’s creation process\, share valuable insights\, and explore strategies for effective\, collaborative anti-stigma initiatives. \nRead an Overview of this Program: https://behavioralhealthnews.org/wespeaknyc-a-toolkit-for-overcoming-mental-health-stigma-in-bipoc-communities/
URL:https://behavioralhealthnews.org/event/webinar-wespeaknyc-a-toolkit-for-overcoming-mental-health-stigma-in-bipoc-communities/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: NAMI-NYC - Breaking Mental Health Stigma in the NYC Hispanic/Latino Community
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rGdXaB4tQTevIzhtnpxQ2g \nDate: December 5\, 2024\nTime: 2:00 PM – 2:25 PM (Eastern Time) \nWebinar Description: Explore how NAMI-NYC’s Emmy-winning PSA is making a meaningful impact in addressing mental health stigma within New York City’s Hispanic/Latino community. With an emphasis on family support\, this PSA highlights the struggles of a mother and daughter navigating mental health challenges and illustrates how caregivers can find resources and support. Learn about the PSA’s development\, insights from the community\, and the transformative changes observed among viewers. This webinar provides tools for fostering open dialogue and resilience within culturally diverse communities. \nRead an Overview of this Program: https://behavioralhealthnews.org/breaking-mental-health-stigma-in-the-nyc-hispanic-latino-community/
URL:https://behavioralhealthnews.org/event/webinar-nami-nyc-breaking-mental-health-stigma-in-the-nyc-hispanic-latino-community/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Breaking Down Barriers with The SUNY Downstate STAR Program’s “Stop Mental Health Stigma” Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eeVtiAIHSQuTv0xHuFotxQ \nDate: December 9\, 2024\nTime: 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM (Eastern Time) \nWebinar 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. \nRead an Overview of this Program: https://behavioralhealthnews.org/breaking-down-barriers-the-star-programs-stop-mental-health-stigma-campaign/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region - Empowering Communities through Inclusion and Mental Health Anti-Stigma Efforts
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R8L5HI1_RiWYwrSkg4WAVw \nDate: December 11\, 2024\nTime: 2:00 PM – 2:25 PM (Eastern Time) \nWebinar Description: Explore how the United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region (UWDOR) is fostering community inclusion and reducing mental health stigma through its impactful Stigma Reduction Project. Led by Melissa Clark\, VP of Community Impact\, the initiative brings together diverse populations through engaging programs\, such as the MLK and Juneteenth Equity Challenges\, workshops on DEI and mental health stigma\, and community conversations on food insecurity. This program reaches over 214\,000 individuals annually\, emphasizing mental health\, social determinants of health\, and inclusivity\, while actively addressing barriers to participation and learning. Join us to learn best practices and insights on creating lasting community impact through inclusive programming. \nRead an Overview of this Program: https://behavioralhealthnews.org/empowering-communities-through-inclusion-and-mental-health-anti-stigma-efforts/
URL:https://behavioralhealthnews.org/event/webinar-united-way-of-the-dutchess-orange-region-empowering-communities-through-inclusion-and-mental-health-anti-stigma-efforts/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Yates INSYGHT - Combating Mental Health Stigma in a Rural Community
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TqLnFMv5SCO5gDby6iNKGA \nDate: December 13\, 2024\nTime: 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM (Eastern Time) \nWebinar Description: Discover how Yates INSYGHT\, in collaboration with the Yates County Community Services Department\, is transforming rural mental health care by promoting stigma reduction. This initiative utilized countywide billboard and bus wrap messaging\, postcard distributions\, and QR code-linked posters to normalize mental health conversations and support resources. Through a social media campaign that reached 46\,000 individuals\, the project expanded its impact across Yates County\, creating safe spaces for open discussions. Partnerships with local organizations further amplified efforts\, including a community celebration for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day\, helping foster a supportive environment for all residents. \nRead an Overview of this Program: https://behavioralhealthnews.org/combating-mental-health-stigma-in-a-rural-community/
URL:https://behavioralhealthnews.org/event/webinar-yates-insyght-combating-mental-health-stigma-in-a-rural-community/
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SUMMARY:Roundtable 1 of 2: Understanding Maternal Mental Health and Stigma
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (EST) \nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QbS9jzDmT3KAaWQ9XV3sBw \nHosted by the NYS Office of Mental Health and Behavioral Health News\, this first roundtable will provide attendees with a focused learning experience on perinatal mental health. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)\, including prevalence rates and real-world examples illustrating their impact. The session will also examine various forms of mental health stigma—such as public\, self\, and structural stigma—as they relate to maternal mental health\, with concrete examples from clinical and community settings. Finally\, attendees will leave equipped with practical strategies for reducing stigma in maternal mental health environments and improving access to care and support services for birthing persons. \nPsychologists and Social Workers: Earn 2.5 FREE CEUs at each roundtable!\nTo earn CEUs\, you must attend for the full duration with the video on and your full name visible in the participant window. \nMODERATOR \nPaige Bellenbaum\, LCSW\, PMH-C\nPerinatal Mental Health Specialist \nPANELISTS \nKristina M. Deligiannidis\, MD\nZucker Hillside Hospital\, Project TEACH NY \nKriti Lodha\nPostpartum Support International \nBrittain Mahaffey\, PhD\nStony Brook Medicine \nLauren M. Osborne\, MD\nWeill Cornell Medicine \nAshanda Saint Jean\, MD\, FACOG\nNYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
URL:https://behavioralhealthnews.org/event/roundtable-1-of-2-understanding-maternal-mental-health-and-stigma/
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SUMMARY:Roundtable 2 of 2: Maternal Mental Health Support Programs and Solutions to Overcome Stigma
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, November 20\, 2025\, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (EST) \nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whnI_8GRSAGYu9X3mmxcIA \nHosted by the NYS Office of Mental Health and Behavioral Health News\, this second roundtable will focus on evidence-based approaches to perinatal mental health care. Attendees will learn to identify at least three program models for treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and understand key features that distinguish each. The session will also examine how mental health stigma affects help-seeking behavior and clinical outcomes in maternal health. Finally\, participants will explore intervention strategies proven to reduce stigma in perinatal populations and consider how these approaches can be applied in their own clinical or community settings. \nPsychologists and Social Workers: Earn 2.5 FREE CEUs at each roundtable!\nTo earn CEUs\, you must attend for the full duration with the video on and your full name visible in the participant window. \nMODERATOR \nPaige Bellenbaum\, LCSW\, PMH-C\nPerinatal Mental Health Specialist \nPANELISTS \nObianuju “Uju” Berry\, MD\, MPH\nNYC Health + Hospitals\, New York University \nAhna Red Fox\nShinnecock Indian Nation\, Wuttahminneoh Birth Work \nSonia Murdock\, PMH-C\nPostpartum Resource Center of New York \nDariann Raven Rickerson\, MPH\nPublic Health Solutions \nEllen Tourtelot\, MD\nUniversity of Rochester Medical Center
URL:https://behavioralhealthnews.org/event/roundtable-2-of-2-maternal-mental-health-support-programs-and-solutions-to-overcome-stigma/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Behavioral Health News":MAILTO:dminot@mhnews.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T170000
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SUMMARY:Spotlight on: American Psychiatric Association Council on Psychiatry and Law
DESCRIPTION:By Danielle Kushner\, MD\nAssociate Chief of Mental Health\, NYC Health and Hospitals\, Correctional Health Services\nAssociate Program Director\, NYU Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship \nDanielle Kushner\, MD \nThe American Psychiatric Association Council on Psychiatry and Law is a national body responsible for evaluating key areas of legal and regulatory issues that influence the practice of psychiatry and offer expertise in specialized areas of forensic psychiatry. The Council includes the Committee of Judicial Action\, providing expertise for appellate cases and determining whether the APA should submit amicus curiae briefs\, and the Carceral Psychiatry Workgroup\, leading actions related to carceral (correctional) psychiatry. Recent Council work has included Resource Documents on Person Centered Language in Jails and Prisons and Role of Psychiatrists in the Post-Roe Era\, along with Position Statements on a variety of topics including the legalization of cannabis\, “excited delirium\,” civil commitment for substance use\, insanity defense\, among others. \nAttention: Are you a local psychiatrist treating patients interfacing with legal and community psychiatry systems? Are you looking for like-minded colleagues to discuss challenges\, support\, and brainstorm solutions? \nThe Council has recently supported the initiation of the Justice Psychiatry Caucus to connect with other APA members about the important work of caring and advocating for people involved in the criminal justice system. \nThe Justice Psychiatry Caucus held its first meeting during the APA Annual Meeting in May\, 2026 and started the discussion about ways we can advocate for patients\, improve the system\, and support those working in this important but challenging area of psychiatry. \nThe first virtual meeting of the Justice Psychiatry Caucus will be held on Wednesday\, October 14th\, 2026\, at 5:00 pm ET.  \nPlease reach out to contracts@psych.org for further information. All APA members are welcome to join!  \nCurrent and past members of the Council on Psychiatry and Law from New York (Area 2 of the APA) include: Jack Drescher\, MD; Carl Fisher\, MD; Elizabeth Ford\, MD\, Abhishek Jain\, MD; Danielle Kushner\, MD\, and Gary Graca\, MD. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
URL:https://behavioralhealthnews.org/event/spotlight-on-american-psychiatric-association-council-on-psychiatry-and-law/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice Psychiatry Caucus":MAILTO:contracts@psych.org
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