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The NYSPA Report – Insurance Circular Letter No. 1 (2023): A New Tool in the Fight Against Stigma
In 2022, the United States Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services issued a joint report entitled “2022 MHPAEA Report to Congress - Realizing Parity, Reducing Stigma, and Raising Awareness: Increasing Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage.” The Report...
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PSA Addresses Mental Health Stigma in the Latino Community
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC), which has been providing support to families and individuals affected by mental illness for over 40 years, has developed culturally responsive programs to help address the mental health needs of the Latino community. Our Helpline...
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Countering Stigma Through Education and Outreach
Stigma around mental illness remains an all-too-common occurrence, despite the increased availability of information about mental illnesses and the national discourse on prioritizing mental well-being. While we have made great strides in understanding mental illness, false perceptions of weakness,...
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Co-Creating an Equitable Crisis Care Continuum to Reduce Stigma
People are in pain. We are experiencing an onslaught of public health crises that is affecting our overall functioning. The fierce urgency of now to collectively move us to a space of wellness is imperative to our quality of life. The current crisis care continuum is not designed to meet the needs...
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Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion 4 of 4: Paths to Reduce Stigma and Promote Positive Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behavior
The 2023 Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion Series • Roundtable 1: Understanding the Experience of Mental Health Stigma • Roundtable 2: The Experience of Mental Health Stigma Among Diverse Groups • Roundtable 3: The Role of...
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Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion 3 of 4: The Role of the Media in Reducing Stigma
The 2023 Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion Series • Roundtable 1: Understanding the Experience of Mental Health Stigma • Roundtable 2: The Experience of Mental Health Stigma Among Diverse Groups • Roundtable 3: The Role of...
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Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion 2 of 4: The Experience of Mental Health Stigma Among Diverse Groups
The 2023 Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion Series • Roundtable 1: Understanding the Experience of Mental Health Stigma • Roundtable 2: The Experience of Mental Health Stigma Among Diverse Groups • Roundtable 3: The Role of the...
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Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion 1 of 4: Understanding the Experience of Mental Health Stigma
The 2023 Mental Health Stigma Roundtable Discussion Series • Roundtable 1: Understanding the Experience of Mental Health Stigma • Roundtable 2: The Experience of Mental Health Stigma Among Diverse Groups • Roundtable 3: The Role of the Media in Reducing...
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They Are Us
If the last two years have shown us anything it has shown us how resilient we are. It has also reminded us all just how vulnerable we can be. These are two important truths that are too often overlooked, forgotten, or denied. As we strive to build mental health awareness in our communities, it is...
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Acknowledging the Effects of Intersectional Stigmatization
Our work is devoted to helping health professionals learn different types of stigmas, recognize the effects of stigmatization, and guiding the implementation of effective strategies to assess and address those stigmas in a variety of settings. This article outlines the most common forms of mental...
