
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.
Here is one of many examples:
Partners in Care: Having an Ally Strengthens Families
Kayla, a counselor at Integrity House, and Stephanie share the story of Stephanie’s progress toward recovery from depression and substance abuse, becoming stronger for her children and securing employment.
Upcoming Events

Opioid Summit 2023: Healing Together From the Opioid Crisis-Replay
06/30/2024
The Replay of this Conference will be available until June 30, 2024
Virtual All-day Conference, CME and CEU Credits Available, Panels, Workshops, Keynote.
Overcoming Stigma & Change Resistance To MAT: The Gaudenzia Case Study
11/30/2023
During this one-hour live presentation, change expert Dale Klatzker, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer at Gaudenzia, will discuss lessons learned from the field.
New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies’ Virtual Integrated Case Management Services Conference
11/16/2023
Celebration Case Manager Heroes, November 16, 2023.
Council News

Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma Member Emily Grossman Publishes Book, Unlocked: From Psych Hospital to Higher Self, Hosts Book Launch Oct. 21st
10/21/2023
Emily Grossman, MA, CPRP, NYCPS-P, a member of the Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma and Founder of Emily Grossman Peer Life Coaching and Training Services, wrote an inspiring book, Unlocked: From Psych Hospital to Higher Self – 25 Keys to Recovering from Depression, Anxiety, or Bipolar Disorder, which will be published on October 17, 2023.
Council Member Emily Grossman Inspires Others to Discover the Path to Better Mental Health on Passion, Purpose and Possibilities Podcast
10/17/2023
Emily Grossman, MA, CPRP, NYCPS-P, Founder of Emily Grossman Peer Life Coaching and Training Services and Member of the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma, shared her inspiring story on the Passion, Purpose and Possibilities podcast.
World Mental Health Day 2023
10/10/2023
Today, October 10, 2023, is World Mental Health Day 2023, an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness, and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right.
While World Mental Health Day shines a spotlight on opportunities to support mental health initiatives, every-day of the year offers a chance to champion mental well-being!
Click any of the below links to get involved and for more information on World Mental Health Day 2023!
- National Council for Mental Wellbeing - World Mental Health Day 2023
- Mental Health Foundation - World Mental Health Day 2023
- World Federation for Mental Health - World Mental Health Day 2023 Toolkit
- World Health Organization - World Mental Health Day 2023