An Antidote to Stigma

• By: Ashley Brody, MPA, CPRP Search for Change, Inc.
• April 18th, 2023
• corrective information, fundamental attribution error, lived experience, mental health stigma, mental illness, Spring 2023 Issue, stereotypes, stigma, stigma reduction
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Stigma against persons with mental illness has waned in recent years, as affirmed by a Harris Poll administered on behalf of the American Psychological Association. This poll found a significant majority of Americans (87%) believed there is no shame in having a mental health diagnosis, and a...

Integrating Peers within Behavioral Health Programs

• By: Jordan Lowmark, MPH Maralie Deprinvil, MPH Jazmin Rivera, MPH Adrienne Abbate, MPA Victoria Njoku-Anokam, MPH Marianne Howard-Siewers, RN
• October 1st, 2019
• behavioral health workforce, client engagement, harm reduction, lived experience, outpatient treatment, peer support, recovery support, substance use disorders
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The implementation of peer support professionals throughout the behavioral health field has proven to be a valuable resource for clients, patients, and service providers across the continuum (SAMHSA, Value of Peers, 2017). Whether it be in an outpatient clinic, emergency room, or community setting,...