Modeling Compassion to Reduce Mental Health Stigma

• By: David L. Putney, MS, CRC, LMHC New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
• April 18th, 2023
• active listening, compassion, empathy, mental health, mental health stigma, Spring 2023 Issue, workplace
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I grew up believing that I lived in a perfect family, including my grandparents’ generation. In a way, this provided a sense of safety and positivity in my world. As I grew older, I came to know about relatives who struggled with depression and anxiety. I also learned of individual and family...