Countering Stigma Through Education and Outreach

• By: Rola Aamar, PhD Relias
• April 18th, 2023
• biogenetic explanations, biopsychosocial components, community outreach, education, language, mental health stigma, mental illness, patient education, person-centered language, Spring 2023 Issue, stigma, stigma reduction
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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,...