20250709 1300 ACBDA Presents Advocating for Mental Health Techniques in Action

20250709 1300 ACBDA Presents Advocating for Mental Health Techniques in Action Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 3

Participants joined Emily Durfey, MSW, LSW and Stephanie Ash, MSW, LSW, Esq. as they reviewed techniques for how people with diabetes can advocate for their mental health! We reviewed ways to identify and combat stigma and stereotypes, learn techniques to successfully engage in self-advocacy with family, friends, and providers and discuss signs of diabetes distress/burnout and how to seek help. Participants had an opportunity to put learned techniques into action through guided role-plays during the last half of the session and left feeling empowered to take action to advocate for their mental health!

Facilitator: Randy Knapp, Board Member, ACBDA, Rockville, MD.

Presenters: Stephanie L. Ash, MSW, LSW, Social Worker, Endocrinology, Cleveland, OH and Emily Durfey, MSW, LSW, Social Worker, Endocrinology, Cleveland, OH.