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Roundtable Facilitator – James Rodriguez, LCSW, PhD
Dr. James Rodriguez is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychologist in private practice with over 25 years of experience as a direct practitioner, trainer, and researcher in mental health services to children, youth, adults, and families. He is the Senior Director of Clinical Initiatives at the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research and Adjunct Faculty at the NYU Silver School of Social Work.
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• Roundtable 1: Understanding the Experience of Mental Health Stigma
• Roundtable 2: The Experience of Mental Health Stigma Among Diverse Groups
• Roundtable 3: The Role of the Media in Reducing Stigma
• Roundtable 4: Paths to Reduce Stigma and Promote Positive Attitudes
Roundtable 1: Understanding the Experience of Mental Health Stigma
Thursday, January 12 at 2pm ET
Snow Date: January 19 at 2pm ET
Roundtable Overview
This roundtable discussion will focus on providing attendees with a thorough understanding of the experience of mental health stigma, including but not limited to the various types of stigma, the impact of the stigma experience on the help-seeking behaviors of those experiencing mental health challenges, and how mental health stigma impacts the quality of care provided to people impacted by mental illness. Panelists will share their personal and professional experiences with mental health stigma.
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Roundtable Panelists (click for details)
Nancy Craig-Pierce, Director of Community and Systems Engagement, Families Together in New York State
Emily Grossman, MA, CPRP, NYCPS-P, Director, Coordinated Behavioral Care Training Institute
Mya Haley, Peer Specialist, Implementation Specialist, and Recovery Trainer, Center for Practice Innovations at Columbia Psychiatry
Larry Hochwald, CPRP, Manager of the NYAPRS Training Collective & Training & Technical Assistance Facilitator for New York City & Long Island, New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, Inc. (NYAPRS)
Taina Laing, MSW, NYCPS, Chief Executive Officer, Baltic Street AEH, Inc.
Ben Riker, Director of Policy, Friends of Recovery – New York
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Roundtable 2: The Experience of Mental Health Stigma Among Diverse Groups
Thursday, January 26 at 2pm ET
Snow Date: February 2 at 2pm ET
Roundtable Overview
This roundtable discussion will focus on the issue of the impact of mental health stigma on people from diverse populations, including BIPOC and members of the LGBTQ+ community. The discussion, facilitated by a psychologist, will delve into the nuances of intersectionality in the experience of multiple forms of stigma and how this intensifies the negative experience. This roundtable will increase attendees’ understanding of discrimination in the mental health system and improve overall cultural competence within the workforce.
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Roundtable Panelists (click for details)
Darlene M. Carrera, LCSW, Clinical Trainer for OnTrackNY, Center for Practice Innovations
Ruth Colón-Wagner, LMSW, CEO & Executive Director, VCS Inc.
Kim D. Kaiser, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Families Together in New York State
Randy Killings, CPS, Director of Peer Services, Rainbow Heights
Katheryn L. Roberson, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Mental Health Equity Institute for Health Equity Research, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Tiara Springer-Love, LMSW, (She/Her), Director of Youth Power, Families Together in New York State
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Roundtable 3: The Role of the Media in Reducing Stigma
Thursday, February 9 at 2pm ET
Snow Date: February 16 at 2pm ET
Roundtable Overview
This roundtable discussion will focus on the role of the media’s impact on mental health stigma with a focus on the ways the media can promote positive contact and social inclusion to mitigate the effects of mental health stigma. This roundtable, facilitated by a psychologist, will improve attendees’ understanding of the media’s impact on mental health stigma and address common misconceptions and facts about those diagnosed with a mental illness.
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Roundtable Panelists (click for details)
Ellen Barry, Mental Health Reporter, The New York Times
Daniel Bergner, Author and Journalist, The New York Times Magazine
Christina Caron, Reporter, The New York Times
Lindsay Holmes Brech, Senior Wellness Editor, HuffPost
Micha Kirsch-Ito (he/they/we), Communications Program Manager for Equity and Belonging, Vibrant Emotional Health
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Roundtable 4: Paths to Reduce Stigma and Promote Positive Attitudes
Thursday, March 2 at 2pm ET
Snow Date: March 9 at 2pm ET
Roundtable Overview
This roundtable discussion will focus on the work of community-based organizations and advocacy groups to identify and implement strategies to promote social inclusion, reduce mental health stigma, and/or mitigate its negative impact in the lives of people with mental illness. This roundtable, facilitated by a psychologist, will educate attendees about effective strategies to reduce the harmful effects of stigma on multiple levels, including, but not limited to, personal and structural stigma.
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Roundtable Panelists (click for details)
Glenn Liebman, CEO, Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS)
Harvey Rosenthal, CEO, New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, Inc. (NYAPRS)
Dr. Angelia Smith-Wilson, Executive Director, Friends of Recovery – New York
Euphemia Strauchn, MSW, FDC, CHMH, CEO, Families On The Move of NYC, Inc.
Daniel Tanh, LCSW, Executive Committee Member, New York Coalition for Asian American Mental Health