
What’s New from the Council
- Help Eliminate Stigma by Sharing Inspiring Success Stories!
Please click here to read success stories as examples. Then, link to a subsequent page to read the criteria and submit stories to be considered for posting on this website. Thank you for supporting our mission to eradicate stigma and encourage others to seek help when needed to foster their own successes!
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:
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
Click here to see video
Upcoming Events

Back to Basics: Sharing Stories of Stigma and Hope
01/23/2025
Join the Anti-Stigma Coalition for a Facebook Live on January 23 at noon to hear the stories of two local men who have experienced stigma and achieved recovery............
Invisible Pain Day 2025
01/11/2025
Invisible Pain Day is recognized on January 7th, a day we commemorate those we have lost by suicide because of mental illness while supporting and encouraging survivors......
January NAMI NJ Online or In-Person Support Groups
01/06/2025
NAMI Family Support Group is a 60-90 minute support group for adult friends and family members (18+) of people with mental health conditions. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes......
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 |
New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma Focuses on Increasing Equity for Underserved Populations
10/02/2024
October 6-12, 2024 Is Mental Illness Awareness Week......
October 6-12, 2024 is Mental Illness Awareness Week
10/01/2024
Council Publishes New Issue of Stopping Stigma, Focusing on Serving Underserved/Marginalized Populations