Stigma (Stig me) (n): A mark or token of infamy, disgrace or reproach.

There is no shame in mental illness.

The Mental Health Foundation (formerly the Foundation of Advocacy for Mental Health) encourages, develops and supports educational campaigns and other initiatives to improve understanding of mental illness and ensure access to quality care. The Foundation is particularly concerned with efforts to reduce the stigma of mental illness and encouraging individuals to seek early diagnosis.

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Plan to attend: An August Evening in Saratoga
Wednesday August 13, 2008

First Lady of  Saratoga Marylou Whitney and her husband John Hendrickson are greeted by former first Lady of New York State and Mental Health Foundation Board member Matilda Raffa Cuomo at last year’s August Evening in Saratoga.  Whitney and Hendrickson donated $10,000 to the Foundation at the event.  Both Whitney and Cuomo will serve once again as Honorary co-chairs of the 2008 event scheduled for August 13 at The Reading Room. For more information call 518 426-7252.

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