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Webinar: Hands Across Long Island – Stories of Stigma in the Healthcare System
November 21 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST
Free
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yg4ZuNWHQlWxn3TeSCRX-A
Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Webinar Description: Discover “Overshadowed: Stories of Stigma in the Healthcare System,” an impactful project by Hands Across Long Island, Inc. (HALI) aimed at addressing stigma experienced by people with mental health conditions in medical care. This session highlights real stories shared through HALI’s collaboration with documentary filmmaker Lucy Winer, exploring the effects of stigma and diagnostic overshadowing in healthcare settings. Learn about HALI’s approach to reducing stigma through storytelling and community education, and gain insight into ongoing efforts to improve patient-provider understanding.
Read an Overview of this Program: https://behavioralhealthnews.org/stories-of-stigma-in-the-healthcare-system/
