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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, why is it so important? Mental Health Awareness Month is an important time to help eliminate the stigma that surrounds mental illness. It brings attention to the prevalence and impact of mental […]
Mental health facts
Regardless of your age, race, religion, political party or income, the following mental health facts indicate that mental illness affects people from all different walks of life. Millions of Americans are affected by mental illness each year. It […]
Dr Wendy Weinstein with Penny Wolfgang
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dr. Wendy Weinstein Talks Mental Health with Penny Wolfgang Buffalo, NY – January 24, 2023 Dr. Wendy Weinstein talks mental health with Penny Wolfgang on her program, “On Target with Penny Wolfgang”. The discussion covers a […]
Holiday Blues

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The holiday season is supposed to be a time full of joy, cheer, parties, and family gatherings.  However, for many people, it can be a time of self-evaluation, loneliness, reflection, and anxiety about an uncertain future. Feelings of […]
Gratitude

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Thanksgiving is fast approaching and it’s a time that many use to focus on gratitude for one’s own mental wellness and be thankful for others. Gratitude is a powerful force that can enhance your own mindset and for […]
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to help raise awareness and understanding of mental illness, depression and suicide. In doing so, we hope to alleviate stigma, normalize the conversation around mental illness, help those struggling with […]
social media
How parents can help kids resist the pressure created by artfully curated social media feeds “Look,” says Sasha, a 16-year-old junior in high school, scrolling slowly through her Instagram feed. “See: pretty coffee, pretty girl, cute cat, beach […]

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Brooke was a patient for 7 days in BryLin Hospital back in 2014 and she shared her inspirational story of recovery during a Facebook Live event last year with the Anti-Stigma Coalition of Erie County. “During my high […]
mental health stigma
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to help raise awareness and understanding of mental health and suicide in efforts to help alleviate stigma, help those suffering with suicidal thoughts, educate individuals about warning signs of suicide, […]
May Mental health awareness month
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month—Find Out Its History and Why It’s More Important Than Ever May is Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM), and it’s a more important observance than ever: Almost 20% of American adults—nearly 50 million Americans […]