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Helping those who help: How are mental health professionals coping?
Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month, we re talking about how to know when someone is struggling with mental health issues, what resources are out there and how we can overcome the stigma. But what about those providing the help?
and last updated 2021-05-26 06:00:32-04
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â Mental health professionals are stepping up big time during the pandemic and their work is paying off. Whatâs really good is that Iâm starting to see that the stigma of mental health is starting to recede, people are coming forth more and really asking for help, said Dr. Wendy Weinstein, Unit Chief at BryLin Hospital in Buffalo.
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and last updated 2021-05-07 10:39:30-04
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â The pandemic has made life difficult for many. Certainly we ve seen a rise in symptoms of mental health, more anxiety, Consultant Karl Shallowhorn, said.
According to Shallowhorn, as symptoms and cases increase, so does the importance of knowing how to help those living with mental health troubles. People need to be educated about why these things happen and in the education they can make better more informed responses, Shallowhorn said.