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EP145: Destigmatizing and Advocating for Communities Affected by Mental Illness

NASW Social Work Talks Podcast

Destigmatizing and Advocating for Communities Affected by Mental Illness featuring James Orton government community affairs manager, NAMI NYS, Amanda Rodriguez (Pressly), MS, NASW NY Policy Coordinator, Gideon Mosse, NASW NY Policy Coordinater a production of the NASW's New York Chapter

Social Work Talks sits down with NAMI New York State to discuss the growing need for stronger mental health advocacy, policy reform, and collaboration between social workers and individuals with lived experience. This episode explores efforts to address insurance prior authorizations, mental health care access, and the movement to recognize mental health as a constitutional right in New York State. Tune in for an important conversation on reducing stigma, advancing mental health equity, and strengthening support for communities statewide.

June 6, 2026