Stigma Busters: A Mental Health Podcast

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Crista Metzger-Leady, Family Coach from Family Success Network of Mercy Health, explores the topic of substance use disorders including the effects on the brain, how individuals can talk to their loved ones about addiction, and her own experiences living in recovery.

To watch the free webinar version, visit https://namiwoodcounty.org/nami-education-series/

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Bridget Britton, MSW, LSW is the Behavioral Health Field Specialist in the Agriculture and Natural Resources program area for The Ohio State University serving Tuscarawas County and around the state of Ohio. In this webinar, Bridget will discuss stressors that the farming communities face, how to engage farmers in conversation around mental health, and address misconceptions around mental health and the farming community.

To watch the full free webinar, visit https://namiwoodcounty.org/nami-education-series/.

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Maren Simon, LISW, MSW, ACHP-SW, Bereavement Team Coordinator for Hospice of Northwest Ohio, discusses important information for those experiencing grief and loss, ways to take care of yourself following a loss, and stigma associated with suicide and overdose deaths.

To watch Maren's webinar, please visit namiwoodcounty.org/nami-education-series/. To learn more about Hospice of Northwest Ohio, visit hospicenwo.org

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Alexis Eggenberger, MBA, MSSA, LISW-S, BCBA Director of Autism Services from Avenues from Autism discusses what services the organization has to offer, and answers some questions about stigma and supporting loved ones who have recently received an autism diagnosis.

To watch Alexis' presentation, visit namiwoodcounty.org/nami-education-series/. To learn more about Avenues for Autism, visit avenuesforautism.org

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This episode features Amy Foley, MMT, MT-BC and Jaclyn Hotaling-O'Neill, MMT, MT-BC from Heartstring Melodies. We will talk about what music therapy is, and how it can benefit individuals from attending as well as address stigma associated with this type of practice.

Click here to learn more about Heartstring Melodies!

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Advocacy is defined as "public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy." Featuring Dakota Stone from the Alzheimer's Association and Stuart James of The Ability Center, we will be talking about what advocacy looks like and how people can advocate for services and different causes. We will also learn about some of the great services both these organizations have to offer. Click the links below to learn about these wonderful agencies:

The Ability Center's website
Alzheimer's Association's Northwest Ohio Chapter

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What happens after a new mental health condition diagnosis? What services are available to help me on my journey to recovery?

As Stigma Busters transitions hosting sites, NAMI Wood County will talk with Amanda Kern, Executive Director of the Wood County ADAMHS Board, and three peer facilitators, Shari, Pat, and Aissa, to learn more about the ways individuals can support their recovery journey. Also, learn helpful questions to ask when looking for a new mental health provider!

To learn more about how NAMI Wood County can help you on the Road to Recovery, visit www.namiwoodcounty.org/road-to-recovery-packets/.

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This episode of includes a conversation with licensed independent social worker, Brianna Megyesi, who works at the Center for FASD with OhioGuidestone. We talked about what Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is and the stigma that is associated with both children and parents affected by FASD. To learn more about FASD, OhioGuidestone, and other related resources:

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Services 
FASD United -Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders 
Circle of Hope - FASD United
Center of FASD at OhioGuidestone

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This episode has guest, Crista Metzger-Leady, a parent advocate who shares her lived experience as a parent of a child living with a mental health condition. Crista shares her experience with navigating the mental health system, how she recognized symptoms in her child, and how other parents can advocate for better mental health care for their children.

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This month's episode included a conversation with Ashley Hartman and Lauren Albert, health educators from the Bowling Green State University Wellness Connection. Take a listen to learn more about their programs, how stigma impacts college campuses, and how students can seek help for their behavioral health concerns.

To learn more about the BGSU Wellness Connection, visit https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/wellness-connection.html.