In the United States, anxiety disorders affect as many as one in five adults. Now, for the first time, a panel of national medical experts has recommended that adults under age 65 get screened for anxiety during routine medical visits #Anxiety https://t.co/NUm6Eg5RRX
Friendships are an important part of wellness. But making friends—and maintaining those relationships—can be a lot of work, especially if you have a mental health condition. Check out these tips on maintaining friendships https://t.co/Dx9jwpedqN #Mentalillnessawarenessweek
We are committed to ensuring our community has access to the best mental health services. In partnership with @UofR, we have launched a new clinic for people at high-risk for the imminent development of psychotic disorders. First of its kind in Upstate NY
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Next week we will be joining @wnedpbs studios to showcase excerpts from "Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness." This will be an open space to normalize discussions on mental health and wellness, especially among Indigenous youth and their families: https://t.co/MkGFwUJJJJ
Approximately 1 in 5 Western New Yorkers is living with a mental health diagnosis, yet many of us suffer in silence because of stigma. The Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition offers resources and stories to help stop shame and increase support: https://t.co/tdlT3Cu0Hf
According to SAMHSA, roughly 1:3 first responders develop PTSD, compared to 1:5 people in the general population. Here is a helpful resource to break the stigma and help our heroes get help: https://t.co/nVxq7HfcWH
The Lee Foundation is seeking opportunities to support the creation or expansion of programs that assist families and caregivers of individuals living with mental illnesses.
To read the RFP and learn more about this funding opportunity https://t.co/DaTKeFI7nR
Counselors from Crisis Services, BestSelf Behavioral Health, Endeavor and Spectrum will be onsite today at the Wiley Pavilion (1100 Jefferson Avenue near Dodge Street) from 9AM-9PM. Our 24-Hour Hotline is available at 716-834-3131 if you need support at any time.
Our Executive Director, Jane Mogavero, was happy to present at the Association of Fundraising Professionals, WNY Chapter meeting alongside Christina Orsi from The John R. Oishei Foundation and Michele Schmidt from the East Hill Foundation #philanthropy#fundraising#westernewyork
During the month of May shop at any Buffalo-area Delta Sonic location and round up your purchase to help families struggling with mental illness.
Thank you to our friends at Delta Sonic for your support.