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New Jersey Governor's Council on Mental Health Stigma

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Anxiety, depression, substance use and other mental health disorders have been highly prevalent and continue to increase, especially during traumatic situations, such as natural and manmade disasters. However, many people do not seek help for mental illnesses or substance use disorders because of stigma, whether that is felt by the individuals themselves or expressed by other people in their lives.

Never has there been a better and more necessary time for the New Jersey Governor's Council on Mental Health Stigma to forge ahead with its vitally important work to end stigma and discrimination and ensure health equity for all.

Combating stigma starts with education. This website has many resources to make people aware of the myths and the realities. To access resources, click on any of the categories in the Resources menu above.

What’s New from the Council

• Celebrating Council Chair Dr. Debra Wentz: 2025 Rolling Stone Mental Health Awareness Spotlight "Standing for Something Greater"

• Stopping Stigma
Newsletter Shares Experts’ Views and Resources on Serving Individuals with Mental Illness and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Click here.

• Talking Points with Cynthia Chazen, Sunday 5/18 @ 6:30 am WFDU.

• Save the date – July 16, 2025 – for A Showcase of the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma, to be held at the Stone Terrace by John Henry’s, Hamilton, NJ. Stay tuned for details!

Stories Inspiring Progress

The best way to eliminate stigma is to educate individuals about mental health and mental illnesses, especially the fact that mental illnesses are real, just like physical health conditions, and should not incite any judgment or discrimination. Such education should include individuals’ success stories.

The New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma invites individuals to share their inspiring stories.

SHARE YOUR STORY

 

Here is one of many examples:


There is hope for you as there was for me

by Emily

Emily: Grossman, MA, CPRP, a member of the Council, Senior Training and Consultation Specialist at Rutgers School of Health Professions, and author of Unlocked: 25 Keys to Recovering from Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder

Watch the video

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Register for the Mindfulness Workshop, on June 4th!

06/04/2025

Let The Glitter Settle: Mindfullness Practices for Presence, Awareness, and Regulation in Your Life and Working Spaces......

NAMI NJ Online and In-Person Support Groups June 2025

06/03/2025

The following groups are being offered online, using the Zoom platform:......

Breaking the Stigma: New Series on Disability and Mental Health

05/29/2025

Introduction To The Blog Series, "Breaking the Stigma: College Life, Disabiity, and Mental Health".-.BHT intern Gabe Golomb is kicking off a 10-part series that sheds light on important topics regarding young adults, specifically college students, and how they navigate college life while dealing with mental health challenges and disabilities......

Council News

Council News

Teen suicide: Tellone explains how we can all work together to save our youth

11/15/2024

Honoree at Mental Health Association of N.J.’s Evening of Excellence, details impact her group, the Society of the Prevention of Teen Suicide, is having

Byline:

Tom Bergeron

Publication:

ROI-NJ