StoppingStigma_Oct_2026

Stopping Stigma | October 2026 15 The best way to prevent and eliminate stigma is to educate people, and that education needs to include stories of individuals achieving wellness and other goals as a result of the support they have received. Please support the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma’s mission by submitting inspiring stories for consideration to be posted on their web page. The Council will review each submission and reserves the right to edit stories, both written narratives and videos, and to accept or not accept the submissions per appropriateness for this website. Each individual will be notified about whether or not their submission is accepted and will be posted. Confidentiality will be protected. However, the Council will need to have a signed release form from each individual in order to post the stories on the website. Share Your Story to Help Eliminate Stigma! For criteria and other details, please scan the QR code or visit nj.gov/mhstigmacouncil . Under News and Events, select “Stories Inspiring Progress” .