The Bakers present their experiences as they sought and obtained inpatient treatment for their son, Kenny, who suffered from depression and suicidal ideation.  Mrs. Baker frankly discusses the reactions of friends, family and the community, and how the family felt and coped with the surrounding stigma. 

As a result of a campus event, "It's Your life, 411," a team of professionals was assembled to assist students.  The program was named "It's OK to Ask for Help."  BCCC has subsequently developed campaigns to stamp out stigma, and student involvement in the wellness center has ignited a passion to reach out and help others.

Discussion of the multitude of factors that were considered in the development of a wellness center to meet the diverse mental health needs of the many cultural, ethic groups with the large college, including meeting the needs of students from other countries. 

Perspective on the importance and impact of the wellness center on campus, and how local planning efforts supported development of the center.  A plea to support additional anti-stigma efforts.

The history of how Cop2Cop was developed, and why they began to offer peer, clinical and other supports to law enforcement professionals.  A retired Newark police office speaks of the importance of the availability of this type of service to help law enforcement officers relieve stress, and the importance of using retired officers to provide peer support.

The experience of a retired female officer who volunteered to be a peer support person in Cop2Cop:  how she was recruited to man the hotline, and how she came to love the experience of supporting other law enforcement peers.  Ms. Hobson speaks of the changes in stigma in the law enforcement community since Cop2Cop began.

Got Blue grew from a partnership between the Mental Health Association of Essex County and Jewish Family Service to combat stigma and educate the community about depression and to direct those in need to appropriate community resources.

An open discussion of a family's experience and issues with depression and anxiety in multiple generations, and the stigma within Latino culture, within the educational system.  How the Youth Partnership played a role in educating a mother about mental illness and addiction. 

A teen speaks openly about her lived experience, stigma; and gives a hopeful message of advocacy:  that peers, society, schools would benefit from knowing more and understanding, so individuals with mental illness should not be afraid to speak out.

The importance of advocacy, as told by an individual who has been a member of Youth Partnership, and a Partnership staff person.  Discussion of the changes in mental health stigma within the system over time, and how the Partnership has shared New Jersey's efforts with other states.

A frank and articulate discussion of how it feels to be confronted by stigma in school; the impact on self-esteem and self-image.  How this individuals got through negative thinking, and turned it all into advocacy and compassion.

The Glassbook Project was created by artist Nick Kline in collaboration with students at Rutgers University-Newark, along with other artists, writers, survivors, educators and community organizations. Glassbook expresses pain in the lives of individuals with trauma.  Students involved in the project developed more empathy and understanding.

Since its inception in August, 2001, the Turn A Frown Around Foundation, Inc. (TAFA) has brought compassion, motivational humor and laughter to folks in nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, and partial care programs.  Drew speaks of his lived experience and what led him to develop TAFA, and the importance of laughter to individuals with mental illness.

Two parents from the National Alliance on Mental Illness discuss the "Family to Family" course and how helpful it is to learn about the emotional impact of mental illness on the individuals, families and other caregivers.  Family to Family is an educational course for family members, caregivers and friends of individuals living with mental illness that is also helpful for advocacy and working collaboratively with clinicians.

Description of the history of the agency and the services they provide.  Discussion about the way in which stigma prevents families from reaching out for help.  Jewish Family Services is also a partner in the "Got Blue?" campaign. 

Discussion of stigma in the court system, the steps that Union County took to address the needs of individuals with mental illness in the court system, and the positive changes that occurred over time throughout the system with collaboration and training efforts among the court, the police force, and the mental health system.