Maren Simon, LISW, MSW, ACHP-SW, Bereavement Team Coordinator for Hospice of Northwest Ohio, discusses important information for those experiencing grief and loss, ways to take care of yourself following a loss, and stigma associated with suicide and overdose deaths. To watch Maren's webinar, please visit namiwoodcounty.org/nami-education-series/. To learn more about Hospice of Northwest Ohio, visit hospicenwo.org ..read more

Alexis Eggenberger, MBA, MSSA, LISW-S, BCBA Director of Autism Services from Avenues from Autism discusses what services the organization has to offer, and answers some questions about stigma and supporting loved ones who have recently received an autism diagnosis. To watch Alexis' presentation, visit namiwoodcounty.org/nami-education-series/. To learn more about Avenues for Autism, visit avenuesforautism.org ..read more

Advocacy is defined as "public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy." Featuring Dakota Stone from the Alzheimer's Association and Stuart James of The Ability Center, we will be talking about what advocacy looks like and how people can advocate for services and different causes. We will also learn about some of the great services both these organizations have to offer. Click the links below to learn about these wonderful agencies: The Ability Center's website Alzheimer's Association's Northwest Ohio Chapter ..read more

What happens after a new mental health condition diagnosis? What services are available to help me on my journey to recovery? As Stigma Busters transitions hosting sites, NAMI Wood County will talk with Amanda Kern, Executive Director of the Wood County ADAMHS Board, and three peer facilitators, Shari, Pat, and Aissa, to learn more about the ways individuals can support their recovery journey. Also, learn helpful questions to ask when looking for a new mental health provider! To learn more about how NAMI Wood County can help you on the Road to Recovery, visit www.namiwoodcounty.org/road-to-r ..read more

This episode of includes a conversation with licensed independent social worker, Brianna Megyesi, who works at the Center for FASD with OhioGuidestone. We talked about what Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is and the stigma that is associated with both children and parents affected by FASD. To learn more about FASD, OhioGuidestone, and other related resources: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Services  FASD United -Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders  Circle of Hope - FASD United Center of FASD at OhioGuidestone ..read more

This episode has guest, Crista Metzger-Leady, a parent advocate who shares her lived experience as a parent of a child living with a mental health condition. Crista shares her experience with navigating the mental health system, how she recognized symptoms in her child, and how other parents can advocate for better mental health care for their children ..read more

This month's episode included a conversation with Ashley Hartman and Lauren Albert, health educators from the Bowling Green State University Wellness Connection. Take a listen to learn more about their programs, how stigma impacts college campuses, and how students can seek help for their behavioral health concerns. To learn more about the BGSU Wellness Connection, visit https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/wellness-connection.html.  ..read more

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and our host talked with Kyle Clark and Bill Ivoska with the Wood County Educational Service Center. Topics of conversation included recent trends, how gaming and gambling may affect youth in the future, stigma associated with behavior addiction, and more! Do you or someone you know need help with a gambling problem? Call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 800-522-4700. For local resources, visit wcadamh.org.  ..read more

In recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week at the end of February, our host chatted with Amanda Like, a community member living in recovery from an eating disorder and who has worked in a local facility to help adolescents struggling with eating disorders. This conversation included education about signs and symptoms, how to help loved ones, and misconceptions about eating disorders as well as Amanda's personal story ..read more

Bill Emahiser with Unison Health joined Stigma Busters to talk about the new Crisis Stabilization Unit in Wood County, a 12-bed voluntary facility for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. To learn more about the CSU and other services through Unison Health, visit unisonhealth.org ..read more