How the NYS Office of Mental Health is Addressing and Reducing Stigma

• By: Ann M. Sullivan, MD New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
• July 14th, 2022
• discrimination, health and wellness, health insurance coverage, mental health stigma, parity, school mental health clinics, stigma, stigma reduction, Summer 2022 Issue
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Stigma towards individuals living with mental illness still permeates our society today. Stigma remains a major reason individuals and families don’t seek help when they are having emotional problems. The public stigma surrounding mental illness, often perpetuated by sensationalized media...