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70 Years Strong—And Still Breaking Stigmas As BryLin Hospital celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2025, we’re launching a bold new initiative throughout Mental Health Awareness Month this May: The BryLin Ice Bucket Challenge for Mental Health Awareness — […]
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Rising Suicide Rates in Erie County: Encouraging Help, Hope, and Healing The recent increase in suicide rates in Erie County is a stark reminder of the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and accessible mental health care. According to […]
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How BryLin is Spreading Hope Through the Psych Ward Greeting Card Program At BryLin Hospital, a simple act of kindness is transforming lives, thanks to the dedication of BryLin Art Therapist Eva Kocieniewski, LCAT, ATR-BC. Through her leadership, […]
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The rising rates of young people and suicide have become a significant public health crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals aged 10 to […]
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Mary Swygert Named Executive Director of Patient Care Services at BryLin Hospital Buffalo, NY – BryLin Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Mary Swygert, R.N., as the new Executive Director of Patient Care Services. Mary brings […]
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Managing Election Stress: 5 Tips to Stay Well This Season As Election Day approaches, Americans are feeling the weight of one of the most high-stakes and divisive political climates in recent history. Many report heightened stress as they […]
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Understanding Depression in Our Youth: Signs, Conversations, and Treatment Depression is a serious mental health condition that can affect individuals of all ages, including children and adolescents. According to recent statistics, untreated depression is the leading risk factor […]
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Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Depression: It’s More Than Just Sadness Understanding Depression: It’s Not Always Visible When people think of depression, they often picture someone who is visibly sad or withdrawn. While sadness is a common […]
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Depression Awareness Month: The Importance of Reaching Out for Help October is recognized as Depression Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, breaking down stereotypes, and educating the public about the impact of depression and other mental […]
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: A Call to Action to Stop Suicide Today marks the end of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about a critical public health issue: suicide. It’s a topic often shrouded […]
