August 1, 2023 (Reposted from an earlier edition of NYAPRS ENews)
NYAPRS Note: From Mark Salzer and our friends at the Temple University Collaborative: “This week is Global Loneliness Awareness Week. This annual campaign is meant to encourage open conversation around the topic of loneliness and reduce the stigma associated with loneliness. In the spirit of Loneliness Awareness Week, we hope you will check out our newest document, You Matter: Stories From People with Lived Experience. Mattering is the sense that one is both valued by others and adds value to their community. It is a psychological need that serves as a protective factor against social isolation and loneliness. In this documentation project, we interviewed individuals with to hear their stories of times they felt like they did or did not matter and learn about what mattering means to them. Click here to learn more!
(June 15, 2023). This week is Global Loneliness Awareness Week. This annual campaign is meant to encourage open conversation around the topic of loneliness and reduce the stigma associated with loneliness. In the spirit of Loneliness Awareness Week, we hope you will check out our newest document, You Matter: Stories From People with Lived Experience. Mattering is the sense that one is both valued by others and adds value to their community. It is a psychological need that serves as a protective factor against social isolation and loneliness. However, for individuals with SMIs (Severe Mental Illnesses) there can be significant barriers to feelings of mattering. In this documentation project, we interviewed individuals with SMIs to hear their stories of times they felt like they did or did not matter and learn about what mattering means to them. Click here to learn more!