A quarantine may pose an additional challenge in successfully maintaining one's mental health. WBFO's Nick Lippa looks into what to keep in mind while self-isolating.
WBFO’s Mental Health Initiative is to normalize the conversation about mental illness by bringing this issue from the shadows into everyday light. This two-year project will provide in-depth coverage of mental health issues and help to build the mental health literacy of our community.
WBFO's Mental Health Initiative
WBFO's Mental Health Initiative is funded by the Patrick P. Lee Foundation.
WBFO's Mental Health Initiative Facebook Live events are an engaging way to connect with the community through social media. Each event is focused on a singular topic and brings different experiences and perspectives together into one conversation.
The first in this series of Facebook Live events focused on the changes in mental health treatment over the years. In our second Facebook Live event we examined the New York State mandate for teaching mental health. For our third event we went inside Crisis Services where 24/7/ hotlines are open to respond to citizens in need. In our fourth Facebook Live event, "Living With Mental Illness at 22," WBFO reporter Nick Lippa was joined in conversation with Kaitlyn Ledzian and Juliana Hill, both 22 years old and both youth peer advocates with Mental Health Advocates of Western New York. Watch them online now.
Our most recent Facebook Live event, "Joker: Mental Illness and Pop Culture", took place November 8. Watch the recording below.
Joker: Mental Illness and Pop Culture| Facebook Live Event
In this Facebook Live, we examined how mental illness is portrayed on the big screen through the lens of the blockbuster film “Joker” staring Joaquin Phoenix.
We looked at how accurately the film portrays people suffering from mental illness. For example, does the film incorrectly strengthen the link between mental illness and violence?
“Joker” isn’t the only film with title characters suffering from mental illness. “Finding Dory,” “Inside Out,” “Psycho,” “A Beautiful Mind,” “Silver Linings Playbook” the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,” and more feature main characters struggling with mental illness.
Host Nick Lippa and guests discussed which films and television programs are good models representing people suffering from mental illness and which are not. How much of a disservice are the latter to the work done by mental health advocates in the region?
We also discussed media’s responsibility to accurately portray mental illness. How much does the pop culture representation of mental illness influence society’s perception of mental illness?
For general support, help finding a counselor or mental health resource in in Erie County, contact The Mental Health Advocates of WNY at 716-886-1242 Link: http://www.eriemha.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En Español 1-888-628-9454 The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889.
Crisis Text Line Text “HELLO” to 741741 The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.
Veterans Crisis Line Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255 The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans, even if not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare. Veterans who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can call 1-800-799-4889.
Disaster Distress Helpline Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Hotline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
How to Have Your Just Tell One Conversation On Mental Health
Telling one person about a mental health or addiction issue is a simple concept, but that doesn't make it easy. Youth and professionals explain the steps to starting the conversation.
PBS NewsHour
How students who struggle with mental illness can find help
These three high-achieving students at one of the world's most prestigious universities have also suffered crippling depression and been through years of therapy and medication. In the second part of his report, Jeffrey Brown hears how they got help with debilitating illness, then learns more about student mental health challenges and solutions from Alfiee Breland-Noble of Georgetown University.
Video/Audio from WBFO's Mental Health Initiative
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Dan & George; One man treats his depression by giving ba
It is estimated that 300-million people suffer from depression across the world. Experts say it's important to take action to deal with it. As part of our Mental Health Initiative, WBFO's senior reporter Eileen Buckley says a local attorney found a way to help others as a way of enhancing his own mood.
Erie County & Suicide prevention leaders kicked Suicide Prevention Week Tuesday. A yellow 'Flag of Hope' was hoisted up the flag pole in front of the county Rath Building in downtown Buffalo. Link: https://www.facebook.com/eileen.buckley/videos/10155776108183441/
A woman who escaped domestic violence and conquered alcoholism is sharing her story to offer hope for others. Jillian James who says a women's shelter and food assistance saved her life. Link: https://www.facebook.com/eileen.buckley/videos/10155690438383441
The focus of WBFO’s Mental Health Initiative is to normalize the conversation about mental illness by bringing this issue from the shadows into everyday light. This two-year project will provide in-depth coverage of mental health issues and help to build the mental health literacy of our community. WBFO's Mental Health Initiative is funded by the Patrick P. Lee Foundation
