Attitudes in Reverse – 2021 Highlights
Read our 2021 Highlights below or view the pdf here.
Attitudes in Reverse Thanks Volunteers at Open House
We are thankful for the dedication of all our volunteers who have helped AIR reach so many people – from elementary schools to nursing homes – in 2021. A special thank you to: Laura Cerrito, who coordinates volunteers for events, including the annual Miki Open AIR event and Taste of Hope Shauna Moses, who coordinates AIR board meetings,…
Attitudes in Reverse Brings Awareness and Support to NJ Colleges
Student mental health is a growing issue on college campuses and has become more so since the pandemic started. The national Healthy Minds Study (HSM) shows that nearly seven million college students meet criteria for a clinically significant mental health problem. In April 2021, a survey by the American Council on Education reported 73 percent of college presidents…
A Conversation with West Windsor Police Chief Robert Garofalo
AIR: You and the police force have been involved with AIR for several years. Please share your thoughts on this partnership. Chief Garofalo: We are honored to work with Trish and Kurt. They have provided help for so many over the years and no matter when we call, they come running. We have had some…
AIR Is Thankful For Volunteers This Thanksgiving
AIR is extremely thankful for all of our volunteers – from the teens who help at various events, our AIR Dogs: Paws for Minds therapy dog teams who visit thousands of people each year, to our board members and advisory board who give their time to help us fulfill our mission. We could not have…
Remembering Emmy During National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month
Emily “Emmy” Murillo was about 4 years old when she started having trouble regulating her moods. She was diagnosed with ADHD and various drugs were tried, but they made her worse. Emmy spent years in therapy and trying to find the right medications. When she was 9, Emmy had her first manic episode. “She was…
Coby St. Phard – A Light to Others
“My story really kind of starts with my daughter, Kyler,” said Rachelle St. Phard. “From the time she was young she probably had anxiety and depression way before we ever realized it.” Rachelle recalled how her daughter was a “frequent flyer,” going to the nurse. “She was often at the nurse’s office with stomachaches and…
NJ Artist Uses Music to Raise Mental Health Awareness
At 18, Karina DeStefano seems to have a successful and happy life. She is studying Music Business and Technology in college and is an accomplished musician who recently released her album, Chemical Imbalance. Also, she will be performing during AIR’s Miki Open AIR Event on May 22, 2021. However, KD, as she prefers to be…
West Windsor Plainsboro High School Students Form AIR Club
Two sisters created the AIR Club at West Windsor Plainsboro High School South this school year to increase mental health awareness and Attitudes In Reverse’s message for their peers. Mary Nielsen, a junior, and Elizabeth Nielsen, a senior, run the school club, which will be supporting AIR and participating in Mental Health Action Day on…
Matt Gregory Performs Song for Attitudes in Reverse
Matt Gregory performs You’ve Got a Friend specifically for Attitudes in Reverse. Matt is an AIR Advisory Board member. He also is a session guitarist and bassist for artists in hip hop, rap, pop, and rock.