
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

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.
New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies’ Fall Conference
10/24/2023
Behavioral Health in Motion, October 24, 2023 at the Pines Manor, Edison, NJ.
The 8th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference
10/19/2023
The NJ Department of Human Services, NJ Department of Health, and NJ Department of Children and Families presents The 8th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference on October 19, 2023 at 9:00am - 3:30pm.
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 Launches Stopping Stigma Newsletter
10/02/2023
Click here to download the inaugural edition of Stopping Stigma, which features the Council members, recent events and ongoing initiatives.
Council Member Emily Grossman to Receive Self-Advocacy Award from Mental Health News Education
05/24/2023
The New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma congratulates member Emily Grossman, MA, CPRP, NYCPS-P, Director of Training, Coordinated Behavioral Care, for being selected to receive the Self-Advocacy Award from Mental Health News Education (MHNE), publisher of Autism Spectrum News and Behavioral Health News.