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...

A Real and Present Danger in the Fight Against Stigma

• By: Ashley Brody, MPA, CPRP Search for Change, Inc.
• July 14th, 2022
• gun violence, mass violence, mental health stigma, policy, stigma, stigma reduction, Summer 2022 Issue, the media, violence
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By many measures we have achieved considerable progress in combatting stigma and its insidious effects. Persons who experience behavioral health challenges are now more inclined to pursue treatment without incurring the reputational risks they might have borne in prior years. We regularly encourage...