Overcoming Stigma to Create More Inclusive Communities

• By: Dr. Doreen Samelson, EdD, MSCP Dr. Lindsey Sneed, PhD, BCBA-D Catalight Research Institute
• April 18th, 2023
• ABA, autism, autism acceptance, community, equitable care, family, inclusion, innovative treatment modalities, Spring 2023 Issue, stigma, stigma reduction
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April is Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Day was April 2, 2023. These observances create important opportunities to break down existing biases and build more inclusive communities where all people are valued for their unique abilities. While greater awareness is needed to foster...

The NYSPA Report – Insurance Circular Letter No. 1 (2023): A New Tool in the Fight Against Stigma

• By: Rachel A. Fernbach, Esq. NY State Psychiatric Association (NYSPA)
• April 18th, 2023
• equitable care, insurance, mental health stigma, New York State, parity, Spring 2023 Issue, stigma, stigma reduction, substance use disorders
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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...