NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — What happens when students take the lead in addressing one of the most pressing issues of their generation? At the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, Where No Words Exist demonstrates the power of art to amplify conversations about mental health. Curated entirely by Niagara University students enrolled in the Fall 2024 […]
One’s mental health symptoms can affect a person at different times throughout the year, especially during the winter holidays. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, 64 percent of people report their mental health symptoms being worse throughout the holiday season. The Behavioral Health team at Catholic Charities of Buffalo is offering five tips […]
TONAWANDA — When Grace D’Antonoli sat down to think about what she wanted to do for her Girl Scout Gold Award project, she knew that somehow she wanted to thank Cardinal O’Hara High School for providing her with a healthy environment to learn and grow and deal with mental health. A senior at Cardinal O’Hara, […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is joining with other Catholic organizations in observing World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 and the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign, Oct. 10-18. As a faith-based organization, Catholic Charities is working with parishes and other local diocesan organizations to promote this upcoming campaign through prayer and education about mental health […]
The start of a new school year is upon us and along with that comes new adventures and opportunities. However, it can also be a time of high stress and anxiety for some kids. The mental health counselors at Catholic Charities of Buffalo are sharing several simple tips for parents and caregivers to help their […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY —Dana L. Radatz, Ph.D., associate professor of criminal justice administration at Niagara University, was honored by the American Society of Criminology’s Division of Feminist Criminology with its 2023 Community Engaged Scholar Award in recognition of the collaborative work she has done with Pinnacle Community Services as a board member and community partner, and […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY – Niagara University’s College of Education recently finalized its partnership agreement with Medaille University to teach out both the clinical mental health counseling program and the M.S.Ed. in teacher education program. Through this agreement, more than 320 graduate students from Medaille can complete their degree program at Niagara University. “Niagara University has exceptionally […]
Notre Dame Academy’s Our Lady Media video club has partnered with Catholic Charities to produce short wellness videos for the students. Allison Stanton, the Catholic Charities in-school social worker at the South Buffalo elementary, answers questions posed by the students on bullying, time management, and parental relationships. “Positive Vibes w/Miss Allison” offers professional responses to […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is currently in the midst of its 2023 appeal. This year’s goal is $9.5 million, the same goal met and exceeded last year. As Catholic Charities seeks support for this year’s campaign, leaders are showcasing just some of the 57 programs they facilitate in 80 locations throughout the Diocese of Buffalo. […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — The Covid pandemic has focused national attention on the mental health of young children. To help early childhood professionals better support the mental health and well-being of children and their families, Niagara University’s Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement is presenting an early childhood mental health summit. The summit will be held on […]
