Countering Stigma – Speaking as if Our Words Matter

• By: Kevin Wadalavage, LMHC, CASAC 2, MAC Outreach
• April 18th, 2023
• addiction, behavioral health stigma, language, person-first language, Spring 2023 Issue, stigma, stigma reduction
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There are now several identified strategies that can help address stigma toward populations with behavioral health challenges. Some involve providing public education. Some involve the addition of addiction and mental health‑related curricula to educational institutions and training programs for...