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Stigma
Stigma is amorphous: it is structural, embedded in the social fabric; it is expressed as discrimination; and it is internalized in the form of self-blame, deterring some in distress from seeking help. Here in this library find resources for the latest in diagnosis and treatment.
Mental Health Challenges In Rural Populations
Downloadable Resource June 20, 2022Recognizing the Inner Voice: Breaking the LGBTQIA+ Conversation Barrier
On-Demand Webinar June 1, 2022The month of June is Pride Month and throughout the world the LGBTQIA+ communities come together to celebrate sexual and gender diversity, and to raise awareness of the ongoing pursuit… Read MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Tara McKinley, PharmD
Interview May 23, 2022May has been recognized and celebrated as Mental Health Awareness month within the United States since 1949. During the month of May, efforts are made to reach millions across the… Read MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC
Interview May 9, 2022May has been recognized and celebrated as Mental Health Awareness month within the United States since 1949. During the month of May, efforts are made to reach millions across the… Read MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Reza Moghadam, PharmD, MBA, Executive Director, Head Of Field Medical Affairs
Interview May 2, 2022May has been recognized and celebrated as Mental Health Awareness month within the United States since 1949. During the month of May, efforts are made to reach millions across the… Read MoreCall To Action: The Need For Stigma Awareness In Healthcare Professional Education
On-Demand Webinar March 9, 2022Recognizing the need for awareness of mental health stigma in healthcare professional education programs can be challenging. In this webinar, our panelists from medical, pharmacy, and psychology academic settings will… Read MoreLessons Learned From A Street Medicine Physician: The Use Of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Medications
Interview February 18, 2022Follow a family medicine physician, Dr. Susan Partovi, on the streets of Los Angeles, as she treats homeless clients who suffer from mental illness. She will share her extensive experience… Read MoreDepression Stigma Drops For First Time In U.S.
Article February 7, 2022A recent survey found the first evidence of significant decreases in public stigma toward depression in the U.S. Between 1996 and 2018, respondents reported increasing beliefs that mental health problems… Read MoreSuicide Awareness, Assessment & Prevention Strategies
Interview January 27, 2022In this presentation, the objectives are to: Review common terminology used in suicidology Elucidate statistics associated with suicide globally and in the United States Discuss the possible relationship between suicide… Read MoreThe Role Of The Pharmacist In Managing Patients With Opioid Use Disorders (OUD): Focus On Stigma
Interview December 10, 2021In this interview, Bethany DiPaula, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP addresses the issue of stigmatization of patients with OUD, steps pharmacists can take to address stigma as well as the importance of… Read MorePatient Perspective: Impact Of Self-Stigma On Recovery
Interview September 3, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her perspective on how self-stigma can impact the recovery process. Featuring: Laura Kaponer, CPSS is a… Read MorePatient Perspective: Living Under The Stigma Of Having An Invisible Disability
Interview August 31, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her story on being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She discusses the challenges involved in… Read MorePatient Perspective: Living With Borderline Personality Disorder
Interview August 31, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her story on being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She discusses the challenges involved in… Read MorePatient Perspective: Impact Of Self-Stigma On Recovery
Interview July 22, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her perspective on how self-stigma can impact the recovery process. Featuring: Laura Kaponer, CPSS Miranda Fisher,… Read MoreLet’s Talk About LGBTQIA+ & Mental Health
Downloadable Resource June 29, 2021As we celebrate Pride Month, PsychU will be joining the LGBTQIA+ community in raising awareness of what it means to be LGBTQIA+ identified. This infographic resource provides information around who… Read MoreIntroduction To LGBTQIA+ Populations, Mental Health Disparities, & How To Provide Culturally Competent & Affirming Care
On-Demand Webinar June 29, 2021The month of June is Pride Month and throughout the world the LGBTQIA+ communities come together to celebrate sexual and gender diversity and to raise awareness of the ongoing pursuit… Read MoreA Tribute To PsychU Stigma Advisor Paul Gionfriddo
Video June 25, 2021The entire PsychU community would like to thank Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental Health America, for his contributions to improving mental health care. Mr. Gionfriddo has been a… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Identifying Children At Risk For Mental Health Disorders With Dr. Mojgan Makki
Interview May 25, 2021Dr. Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP shares her perspectives with Dr. Jacquelyn Canning on identifying children, adolescents, and young adults at risk for mental health disorders. She provides insights into the… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Mental Health Journey: Voices From Individuals With Lived Experience On Self-Disclosure, Recovery, & Hope
Article May 13, 2021This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/mental-health-journey-voices-from-individuals-with-lived-experience-on-self-disclosure-recovery-hope/?collection_id=27536. Talking about mental illness… Read MoreSchizophrenia: Fast Facts
Downloadable Resource May 6, 2021Mental Wellness Across The Lifespan: An Interview With Marjorie Morrison
Interview May 3, 2021In this interview, Marjorie Morrison, CEO & Co-founder of Psych Hub, describes the creation and evolution of Psych Hub, one of PsychU’s esteemed supporting organizations and one of the world’s… Read MoreStigma In Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder
On-Demand Webinar April 29, 2021This webinar archive centers around discussion surrounding stigma as is relates to mental health and substance use disorder. During this roundtable conversation, Otsuka Senior MSL, Dr. Jason Carter sits down… Read MoreThe STARR Coalition Seeks To Destigmatize Mental Health Research Through Innovative Initiatives & Programs
Interview March 29, 2021Join Luke Kramer, Executive Director of the Starr Coalition, as he discusses stigma involved in mental health research, goals for clinical research in mental health, and various initiatives the STARR… Read MoreThe Current State Of Women’s Mental Health
Interview March 8, 2021During this discussion, our panelists engage in a dialog reflecting on the research which underscores how women may be disproportionately affected by the current state as compared to men. They… Read More“I’m here…”: Making Connections
Video December 7, 2020Maria Margaglione, of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), and Jeff Fink, owner of Go Fetch Wellness, talk about DBSA’s “I’m here…” campaign. People with mental health and addiction… Read MoreCOVID-19: Perspectives Of The Health Care Provider As The Patient
On-Demand Webinar December 1, 2020In this webinar, Sloan Manning, MD, PsychU Primary Care Provider Section Advisor, and Alan “Tony” Amberg, MS, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PsychU Nurses Corner Section Advisor, discuss their personal experiences with… Read MoreThe Relationship Of Cognitive Deficits With Mental & Physical Quality Of Life In Major Depression
Article November 9, 2020Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent, disabling mood disorder with clinical features including cognitive dysfunction, social impairments, and physical ailments, ultimately affecting an individual’s quality of life (QOL). Self-perceived… Read MoreUnderstanding Longitudinal Post-Traumatic Stress After Pregnancy Loss
Article October 19, 2020Early unplanned pregnancy loss is common. Between 10% and 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage—that is, the loss of a fetus prior to the twentieth week of pregnancy.1 An additional… Read More“I’m Here…”: Peer To Friend: How To Help
Video October 5, 2020What happens when one friend tells another that her depression recently worsened, to the point where she needed a hospital stay? Her friend joins her in a simple craft that… Read MoreFuture Of Health Care Beyond 2020 Series: Interview With Sloan Manning, M.D.
Interview September 22, 2020In this interview, Sloan Manning, M.D., PsychU Primary Care Provider Section Advisor, discusses the future of health care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic with Michelle Jacobs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDE, RPh,… Read MoreMental Health Education Roundtable: A Collaborative Discussion Among A Parent, Advocate & Educator: Follow-Up Q&A
Interview September 7, 2020During this question-and-answer session, Jessica Hull, MS, Amy Molloy, MSW, and Michael Townsend, MA, LMSW, respond to unanswered questions from the PsychU May 6, 2020 webinar, “Mental Health Education Roundtable:… Read More“I’m Here…”: Peer To Family: How To Help
Video September 7, 2020A mother and daughter talk. It may be a mother’s prerogative to worry about her child, but sometimes that worry is warranted. Such is the situation in this short video,… Read MoreA Vicious Circle: Suicidality & Stigma
Article August 31, 2020The irony is painful: Suicidal behavior is highly stigmatized, but stigma itself may increase suicidality. The complex, reciprocal relationship between the two is the focus of two recent journal articles:… Read MoreNumber Of Americans Serving As Informal Caregivers Rose 22% From 2015 To 2020
Article August 31, 2020The number of informal, unpaid caregivers for children or adults with disabilities rose by 22%, from 43.5 million in 2015 to 53 million in 2020. In 2015, about 18.2% of… Read MoreComorbid Personality Disorder: A Diagnosis For Diminished Care
Article August 24, 2020Introduction Anxiety disorders and depression are ranked as the first- and second-most common mental disorders, respectively. Both are common comorbidities in individuals with a personality disorder diagnosis. Evidence suggests that… Read MoreShatterproof Releases National Addiction Stigma Strategy As The COVID-19 Pandemic Continues To Worsen The Addiction Public Health Crisis
Article August 24, 2020Shatterproof, a national non-profit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States, released its national strategy the Movement to End Addiction Stigma. Shatterproof identified nine commonly cited… Read MoreFollow-Up Mental Health Visits Lower Among Those With Substance Addiction
Article August 3, 2020Follow-up mental health visits, within 14 days after emergency department contact, are lower among those with substance addiction than those with other mental health diagnoses. Approximately 40.2% of 57,797 individuals who… Read MoreVictimization, Discrimination & Suicide Risk In LGBTQ College Students
Article August 3, 2020LGBTQ college students may be especially vulnerable to suicide. It is the second leading cause of death among college students, and the lifetime risk of suicide attempt is markedly higher… Read MoreMental Health Education: A Discussion With A Psychiatrist
Interview August 3, 2020This podcast features Madhukar Trivedi, MD, and Kim Lonergan, RN, MSN, discussing mental health education around the globe. Their conversation includes an examination of an evidence-based program. Join us for… Read MoreAddcounsel Launches Orchestrate Health, At-Home Mental Health Care Service In UK
Article August 3, 2020Addcounsel Chief Executive Officer Paul Flynn announced a new service, Orchestrate Health, to treat clients with complex mental health needs from the comfort of their home. Mr. Flynn designed the… Read MoreFactors Associated With Violent Suicide Attempts In Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Article July 27, 2020Bipolar disorder has been categorized as one of the top 10 most disabling conditions in the world, and among those afflicted with the disease, one of the leading causes of… Read MoreInteracting With First Responders Webinar: Follow-Up Q&A Podcast
Interview July 8, 2020Elizabeth DiNapoli sits down with Kathy Day to respond to unanswered questions from PsychU’s Interacting with First Responders webinar. Their conversation covers discussions among patients, family members, and law enforcement… Read MoreTake A Stand On Racial Injustice: Perspectives From Mental Health Experts In Advocacy & Psychiatric Health Care
On-Demand Webinar July 7, 2020This timely and deeply affecting webinar features distinguished mental health thought leaders sharing the impact of racism and its trauma on their professional and personal lives. William Lawson, MD, PhD,… Read More2020 BIPOC Mental Health Month Toolkit
Downloadable Resource July 6, 2020Each July, Mental Health America (MHA) aims to shed light on the multitude of mental health experiences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and others that face disproportionate… Read MoreStigma In Borderline Personality Disorder & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Compared With Bipolar Disorder
Article June 17, 2020Internalized stigma is a significant problem for many with mental illness. It wears at self-esteem, tears at self-confidence. It is barrier to seeking treatment, it hinders treatment adherence, and it… Read MoreUp To Half Of Americans Say Pandemic Has A ‘Serious Impact’ On Their Mental Health
Article June 8, 2020More than one-third to one-half of Americans are experiencing mental health declines due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, according to two recent polls. One poll was sponsored by… Read MoreAn Interview With Becky Stoll Of Centerstone: Safeguarding Health & Well-Being In A Time Of Crisis
Interview June 8, 2020Becky Stoll, Vice President of Crisis and Disaster Management for the not-for-profit behavioral health care organization Centerstone, shares how Centerstone responded to the pandemic by moving swiftly onto a virtual… Read MoreThe Nurse’s Role In Integrating & Improving Behavioral Care
Article June 1, 2020Nurses are the cornerstone of health care delivery and as such are poised to take a lead role in forwarding the integration of behavioral care into primary care. This is… Read MoreThe Jail/Prison System & Mental Health: A Discussion On The Stigma & Challenges Faced On Re-Entry To Society
On-Demand Webinar May 26, 2020Many individuals incarcerated have a serious mental illness; indeed, there are more mentally ill people in the jail/prison system than in the hospital. Inmates with mental illness remain in jail… Read MoreViolence & the Mentally Ill: Stigma’s Toll
Article May 25, 2020The link between violence and the mentally ill is demonstrably weak, yet from public discourse you would hardly know that more than three decades of research have shown this. Whenever… Read MoreManaging Mental Health During & In The Aftermath Of A Pandemic
On-Demand Webinar May 21, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted significant effects on mental health. The prescription of anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications has increased, as have calls to the National Suicide Prevention hotline. In this… Read MoreAre Interventions For Reducing Stigma Toward People With Severe Mental Illness Effective?
Article May 18, 2020People with severe mental illnesses—including schizophrenia, psychosis, and bipolar disorder—often experience serious social and economic hardship because of their illness. Managing such illness is task enough. But those with severe… Read MoreImpulsivity Under Crisis: COVID-19’s Impact On Those With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Or Binge Eating Disorder
Interview May 18, 2020In this interview, Dr. Jon Grant discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on individuals with impulse control disorders, more specifically, those with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or binge eating… Read MoreThe Role Of Nurses In Reducing Stigma Associated With Mental Health Conditions
On-Demand Webinar May 12, 2020Nurses are uniquely qualified to educate and inform others, provide support, and take specific action to reduce stigmatizing practices and attitudes. In this webinar, Alan “Tony” Amberg, MS, MSN, APRN,… Read MoreCOVID-19 & Your Mental Health
Downloadable Resource May 11, 2020Provided with permission from Mental Health America, a PsychU Supporting Organization. To learn more about MHA, please visit their website at http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net. Read MoreThe Public’s Mental Health Burden During COVID-19: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depressive Symptoms, & Sleep Quality
Article May 11, 2020On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization categorized COVID-19 as a pandemic. From December 2019 to February 15, 2020, a total of 66, 580 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed… Read MoreStigma In Borderline Personality Disorder & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Compared With Bipolar Disorder
Article May 11, 2020Internalized stigma is a significant problem for many with mental illness. It wears at self-esteem, tears at self-confidence. It is barrier to seeking treatment, it hinders treatment adherence, and it… Read MoreCoping With Stigma: Does A Targeted Intervention Help?
Article May 11, 2020The strength of stigma against mental illness has not declined in recent years; in fact, according to some research, it has increased. So report the authors of a recent study… Read MoreDoes Targeting Stigma Improve Quality Of Life For Individuals With Schizophrenia Or Major Depression?
Article May 11, 2020Stigma against mental illness has not declined in recent years; in fact, according to some research, it has increased. So report the authors of a recent study about coping with… Read MoreMental Health Education Roundtable: A Collaborative Discussion Among A Parent, Advocate & Educator
On-Demand Webinar May 6, 2020In July 2018, the state of New York became the first to require mental health instruction for all students, grades K-12, as part of the health education curriculum.1 During this… Read MoreOvercoming Stigma In Mental Health
Downloadable Resource May 4, 2020Download Resource Read MoreFighting Loneliness In Social Distancing: A Conversation With Dr. Gaurava Agarwal
Interview May 4, 2020Dr. Gaurava Agarwal discusses the effect of social distancing, including loneliness, which he breaks down into three categories. He also shares his thoughts on creating a No-Corona Zone so as… Read MoreBalancing Act: Preventing Burnout & Establishing Wellness For Health Care Professionals
Interview May 4, 2020In this interview, Dr. Gaurava Agarwal discusses the balancing act we all face to perform at our highest level, both personally and professionally, while avoiding the obstacle of burnout. He… Read MoreDoes Stigma In First-Episode Psychosis Impact Outcomes?
Article May 4, 2020Awareness and exploration of the scope and consequences of stigma toward mental illness in general—and psychotic disorders in particular—is a growing area of mental health study. Recent research has examined… Read MoreBalancing Act: Preventing Burnout For Health Care Professionals During The Coronavirus Pandemic & Times Of Crisis
Interview April 27, 2020In this interview, Dr. Gaurava Agarwal discusses the balancing act we all face to perform at our highest level, both personally and professionally, while avoiding the obstacle of burnout. He… Read MoreMeeting The Treatment Team Transitioning From Primary Care To Psychiatry
Interview April 27, 2020When primary care providers recommend mental health treatment, patients can feel apprehensive and flustered. Health care providers are asked questions such as, “What is the difference between a psychologist and… Read MoreNurses’ Role In Behavioral Health During The Crisis Of COVID-19
Interview April 23, 2020Anxiety, fear, and trauma can be rampant during times of natural disaster. Kimberly Lonergan, RN, MSN, interviews Tony Amberg to hear his perspectives on nurses’ role during a pandemic, including… Read MoreReentry Interventions Are More Successful When They Address Dynamic Risk Factors
Article April 20, 2020Community reentry following incarceration is more likely to be successful if the reentry interventions address dynamic factors that affect the overall success of reentries, according to a study by The… Read MoreStigma’s Impact In Prison & After Release On Individuals With Mental Illness
Article April 20, 2020Stigma against behavioral health care holds powerful sway inside penal institutions. Indeed, its power is such that it reaches beyond prison walls to afflict individuals after release, compromising medication adherence… Read MoreCannabis: Potential Risks & Benefits In Mental Health
On-Demand Webinar April 20, 2020How might the use of marijuana or its components affect behavioral or physical health? During this webinar, Joseph McEvoy, MD, and Heather Davidson, PhD, discuss with Nichole Neugebauer, PhD, the… Read MoreThe Impact Of COVID-19 On Mental Health Care: Perspectives From A Peer Specialist
Interview April 15, 2020Today’s podcast will focus on COVID-19’s impact on the work of a peer specialist in mental health care. It will discuss how the role of a peer specialist has changed… Read MoreMaking Sense Of Uncertainty: A Discussion With New York City Metro Area Clinicians & A Peer Specialist On The Impact of COVID-19 On Psychiatry From The U.S. Epicenter
On-Demand Webinar April 14, 2020New York State is at the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, with more confirmed cases than any single country in the world.1 In this exclusive PsychU… Read MoreThe COVID-19 Pandemic Effect On Advocacy: Perspective From Mental Health America
Interview April 14, 2020Mr. Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental Health America (MHA), and Dr. Dennis Pabis, Senior Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., discuss the effects of… Read MoreDisclosing To Others Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource April 13, 2020Ideally, the people around you will understand your illness and encourage you. But the important people in your life might not know much about mental illness. They may want to… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Navigating Legal & Financial Hurdles
Interview April 13, 2020This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver for a relative with serious mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions about her experience of navigating legal hurdles and how she… Read MoreOregon Launches Family Connects Program To Improve Infant & Maternal Health
Article April 6, 2020On February 13, 2020, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) launched Family Connects to offer universal home visiting services to all families with newborns up to six months of age, including… Read MoreCOVID-19 Resource & Information Guide
Downloadable Resource April 1, 2020The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Offers These Tips For People With Mental Illness: For anyone who is unsure about attending therapy sessions outside the home, especially those who… Read MoreMental Health In The COVID-19 Era
Article March 30, 2020The news about COVID-19 is relentless: an ever-escalating number of confirmed cases, portents of economic meltdown, ominous images of barren public spaces. Most people find it stressful to be surrounded… Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2020 Toolkit
Downloadable Resource March 30, 2020Throughout May each year, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM). Since 1949, Mental Health America (MHA) has been leading the observance of May MHAM. For 2020, MHA will continue… Read MoreWorld Bipolar Day 2020
Interview March 30, 2020Dr. Terence Ketter discusses World Bipolar Day and its theme for 2020, stigma. World Bipolar Day emphasizes the international diversity of antibipolar efforts. Dr. Ketter explains how stigma behind psychopharmacological… Read MoreImpact Of Novel Coronavirus Pandemic On Mental Health
On-Demand Webinar March 25, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t affecting physical health only; it has an impact on mental health as well. In this webinar, Paul Gionfriddo, President of Mental Health America, and Christine Moutier, MD,… Read MoreIntegrating Behavioral Care At A Nurse-Led Clinic
Article March 23, 2020What is the ideal way to provide behavioral health care in a locale where stigma against it runs deep? Integrate behavioral health care into primary care, collocate its delivery with… Read MorePredicting Psychiatric Readmissions For Individuals Living With Borderline Personality Disorder
Article March 23, 2020Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects roughly 1% of the general population. Individuals living with this condition experience common symptomology with other psychiatric disorders, such as emotional instability and irritability. For… Read MoreApp-Supported Smartphone Interventions for Mental Health Problems
Article March 16, 2020A significant number of people in the United States with mental health problems do not receive treatment. According to statistics compiled by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for… Read MoreSleep Disturbances & Depression: Understanding The Relationship To Improve Patient Outcomes
On-Demand Webinar March 11, 2020Sleep is a vital, physiological state involving multiple regulatory processes. Sleep disturbances are often comorbid with various neuropsychiatric, neurodegenerative and pain disorders.1 During this presentation, Drs. Jordan Karp and Kristine… Read MoreA Prescription For Pharmacist Intervention
Article March 2, 2020Despite the well-known prevalence of mental health conditions, they are woefully undertreated. Consider this: About one in five Americans has a behavioral condition, but fewer than half—only 41%—receive treatment of… Read MoreLeveraging Digital Technology For Better Mental Health Care
Article February 17, 2020Despite vast improvements in diagnosis and treatment over the last half-century, mental illness is underdiagnosed and undertreated. The reasons are many and varied. Among them: a lack of access for… Read MoreInteracting With First Responders
Podcast February 10, 2020Approximately 15% of men and 30% of women jailed have a serious mental illness (SMI).1 Educated first responders can potentially safely de-escalate situations involving a behavioral health crisis. Crisis Intervention… Read MoreInteracting With First Responders
On-Demand Webinar February 10, 2020Approximately 15% of men and 30% of women jailed have a serious mental illness (SMI).1 Educated first responders can potentially safely de-escalate situations involving a behavioral health crisis. Crisis Intervention… Read MoreQ&A: When An Eating Disorder Resolves, What Happens With Its Behavioral Comorbidities?
Article February 10, 2020PsychU spoke with Rachel Self, Ph.D., about a 2019 article in the journal Comprehensive Psychiatry entitled “Eating Disorder Recovery Is Associated with Absence of Major Depressive Disorder and Substance Use… Read MoreTypes Of Mental Health Professionals Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource January 29, 2020This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides an overview of the different types of mental health professionals. Resource:Types of Mental Health Professionals (PDF). Download… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Stigma & Mental Health Awareness Questions
Interview January 20, 2020This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver to her relative with mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions concerning caregiver stigma and public awareness for people who may not… Read MoreRecovery After Initial Schizophrenic Episode – Early Treatment Program (RAISE-ETP) Interview With Dr. John Kane
Interview November 25, 2019John M. Kane provides commentary on the results of the Recovery After Initial Schizophrenic Episode – Early Treatment Program (RAISE-ETP) study. The trial compared coordinated specialty care to traditional care… Read MoreStates Use Seven Strategies To Reduce Synthetic Opioid Overdoses
Article November 18, 2019The 11 states with the highest death rates from synthetic opioids (Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia) use seven strategies… Read MoreNavigating The Digital Era: Social Media & Mental Health
On-Demand Webinar November 5, 2019Problematic use of social media is positively correlated with various psychological attachments.1 Dr. Brian A. Primack discusses his national study on the use of social media and its impact on… Read MoreSuicide Stratification Risk Models & The Role Of Pharmacists In Suicide Education & Prevention
On-Demand Webinar September 25, 2019Traditionally, pharmacists provide medication education and monitor side effects of patients. In a recent study exploring pharmacist comfort in the area of suicide education, most pharmacists expressed an interest in… Read MorePsychU Supporters: Cummings Institute – Doctor Of Behavioral Health Program
Interview August 26, 2019Dr. Cara English, from the Cummings Institute, sat down with the PsychU team to describe their Doctoral of Behavioral Health (DBH) program. The DBH program is designed to educate integrated… Read MorePsychU Supporters: An Interview With Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC)
Interview August 5, 2019We invite you to listen to our interview with James McCreath, Ph.D., LCSW, VP of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry at Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC) and St. Joseph’s Health. Dr.… Read MorePsychU Supporters: An Interview With Mental Health America (MHA)
Interview August 5, 2019Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental Health America (MHA), sits down with PsychU to discuss the history and purpose of MHA. Since 1909, MHA has been advocating for mental… Read MoreSpeaking Out About Self-Disclosure & Stigma: An Interview With Caroline Harris, BS, MSW(c)
Interview June 17, 2019Individuals living with mental health diagnoses are often marginalized by society, and stigmatization and discrimination may form a barrier to their recovery and social integration. There are a lot of… Read MoreMental Health Awareness & Advocacy: Perspectives From Dr. Debra Wentz, President & CEO Of NJAMHAA
Interview May 28, 2019Throughout the month of May each year, the health care community celebrates mental health awareness month. To gain insight into the journey that advocates take, the continued challenges that patients… Read MoreThe Continuing Challenge Of Stigma In Mental Health: An Interview With Kevin Einbinder, Vice President, Communications, Programs, & Chapter Relations at DBSA
Interview May 28, 2019Throughout the month of May each year, the health care community celebrates mental health awareness month. Hear from Kevin Einbinder from Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) as he shares his… Read MoreCelebrating 70 Years Of Mental Health Awareness With Paul Gionfriddo, President & CEO, MHA
Interview May 28, 2019Throughout the month of May each year, the health care community celebrates mental health awareness month. We sat down with Paul Gionfriddo, President & CEO of Mental Health America (MHA)… Read MoreMental Health Awareness: A Focus On Suicide & Stigma
Video May 27, 2019Listen in as Dr. Rachel Self and Dr. Bryan Archuleta dive into the importance of raising mental health awareness and the interplay between suicide, mental health conditions, and stigma. In… Read MoreGiving Mental Illness A Voice: Patient Perspectives On Self-Disclosure & Stigma
On-Demand Webinar May 23, 2019Individuals living with mental illness often struggle with disclosing their mental health condition to others like friends, family, and employers, due to stigma. This stigmatization may impact the individual in… Read MoreResidential Addiction Treatment Centers Not Associated With Lower Residential Property Values For Neighbors
Article March 11, 2019Addiction treatment centers are not associated with a loss of residential property value for neighboring property owners in Seattle, Washington. Although some models have estimated that the average property values… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Mental Health Considerations After A Natural Disaster: Clinical Pearls For Those In Nature’s Path (Emergency Relief Series Part 1)
Article October 30, 2018This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/mental-health-considerations-natural-disaster-clinical-pearls-natures-path-emergency-relief-series-part-1/. On October 30, 2018,… Read MoreHumanizing Bipolar Disorder: David’s Story Of Hope, Recovery, & Wellness
On-Demand Webinar October 16, 2018Individuals living with mental health conditions are often marginalized by society, and stigmatization and discrimination may form a barrier to their recovery and social integration. One of the successful strategies… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Humanizing Bipolar Disorder: David’s Story Of Hope, Recovery, & Wellness
Article October 16, 2018This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/humanizing-bipolar-disorder-davids-story-hope-recovery-wellness/. On October 16, 2018,… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention – A Psychiatrist’s Perspective
Interview August 16, 2018In this interview, hear from William Coryell, MD, the George Winokur Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, a Scientific Advisory Board Council member for… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention – An Advocate’s Perspective
Interview July 10, 2018Listen in to this interview with Christine Moutier, MD, psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as she shares her expert opinions on suicide prevalence and… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention – A Psychologist’s Perspective
Interview July 10, 2018In this interview, hear from Julie Cerel, PhD, President of the American Association of Suicidology, Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, and Editorial Board… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention – An Ally’s Perspective
Interview July 10, 2018Listen in to this interview with Allen Doederlein, Executive Vice President of External Affairs, Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) and PsychU Stigma Section Editor, as he shares his experiences… Read MoreClosing The Gaps In Preventive Care: Clinician Beliefs & Organizational Facilitators
Article June 20, 2018Background The disparity in life expectancy between the general population and individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) can be attributed in part to preventable chronic conditions, exacerbated by behavioral risk… Read MoreThe Stigma Of Addiction Treatment Medication
Article June 13, 2018When I read last Sunday’s edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer, I was surprised that perceptions of addiction treatment hadn’t progressed further. The article, “People Taking Medication To Treat Opioid Addiction… Read MoreWebinar Summary – How Movies & Media Shape Our Perception Of Serious Mental Illness
Article May 31, 2018This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results, please… Read MoreHow Media & Movies Shape Our Perception Of Serious Mental Illness
On-Demand Webinar May 31, 2018During this webinar, experts Georgia Stevens, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, Psychiatric Nurse & Director of Partners in Aging & Long-Term Caregiving, and Mary Ann Boyd, PhD, DNS, PMHCNSBC, Professor Emerita at… Read MoreRevisiting Mental Health Awareness, Wellness, & Stigma: An Interview With Allen Doederlein
Interview May 9, 2018In this interview, Rachel Self, PhD, Senior Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., sits down with Allen Doederlein, PsychU Stigma Section Editor and President of the… Read MorePatrick J. Kennedy Speaks Out About Mental Health Parity: An Interview Series
Interview April 30, 2018In this interview series, Patrick J. Kennedy, former United States Democratic Representative of Rhode Island’s 1st congressional district and bestselling author of A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through The… Read MoreParityRegistry.org – Uniting The Mental Health Community & A Vessel For Accelerated Change (Part 4)
Interview April 30, 2018In Part 4 of this series of interviews, Patrick J. Kennedy, former United States Democratic Representative of Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District and bestselling author of A Common Struggle: A… Read MoreUnderstanding The Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act Through The Lens Of The Civil Rights Movement (Part 1)
Interview April 30, 2018In Part 1 of this series of interviews, Patrick J. Kennedy, former United States Democratic Representative of Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District and bestselling author of A Common Struggle: A… Read MoreA Decade Of Leadership In Mental Health Policy (Part 3)
Interview April 30, 2018In Part 3 of this series of interviews, Patrick J. Kennedy, former United States Democratic Representative of Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District and bestselling author of A Common Struggle: A… Read MoreEqual Treatment For All – Activating The Base & Holding Stakeholders Accountable To Protect Patient Rights (Part 2)
Interview April 30, 2018In Part 2 of this series of interviews, Patrick J. Kennedy, former United States Democratic Representative of Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District and bestselling author of A Common Struggle: A… Read MoreStigma In Mental Health: A PsychU Discussion With Bill Kasper, PharmD
Video April 30, 2018In this presentation, Bill Kasper, PharmD, Senior Medical Science Liaison, at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., provides context for stigma in mental health care. He provides a definition for… Read MoreAuthor, Father, & Advocate: An Interview On Dignity & Serious Mental Illness With Pete Earley
Interview April 13, 2018In 2006, Pete Earley spent 10 months in the Miami-Dade County Jail observing and speaking with inmates with mental illness. This experience, along with his personal experience with his son’s… Read MoreFighting Stigma & Reducing Recidivism Through Mental Health Education For Probation Officers
Article April 6, 2018Background & Purpose At the end of 2014, there were approximately 3.86 million adults in the United States on probation, and it is estimated that 16-27% of those individuals had… Read MoreIs Online Forum Use Associated With Stigma & Help-Seeking? It’s Complicated.
Article April 2, 2018Background & Purpose Perinatal mental illness, which includes antenatal depression (7 to 25% of women) and postnatal depression (12 to 20% of women), as well as postnatal anxiety, post-traumatic stress… Read MoreHow Does Stigma Influence Help-Seeking For Those At Risk For Or Experiencing First-Episode Psychosis?
Article March 30, 2018Background & Purpose Psychotic disorders are known to have the potential for negative outcomes, but past research has shown that there is often a delay in seeking treatment after onset… Read MoreAfter A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: Mental Health Awareness Following A Mass Shooting (Part 3 Of 9)
Interview March 29, 2018In this interview, Paul Gionfriddo, President of Mental Health America and PsychU Stigma Section Editor, sits down to discuss mental health awareness following a tragedy like a mass shooting with… Read MoreThe State Of Mental Health In America In 2018: An Interview With Paul Gionfriddo
Interview March 22, 2018Mental Health America (MHA), a leading nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the mental wellness of all Americans, has released its latest report “The 2018 State of Mental Health in… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Social Determinants Of Behavioral Health: Addressing Suicide In The Community
Article February 28, 2018This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results, please… Read MoreSocial Determinants Of Behavioral Health: Addressing Suicide In The Community
On-Demand Webinar February 28, 2018In 2015 suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of an estimated 44,193 people,1 and it takes a toll on victims, their families, and the… Read MoreWhy Do Only A Third Of Consumers With SMI Receive Evidence-Based Treatment?
Article February 21, 2018At this point in the evolution of the mental health treatment system, I was surprised to read this headline-Less Than A Third Of People With Serious Behavioral Disorder Receive Evidence-Based… Read MoreResidual Symptoms & Specific Functional Impairments In Euthymic Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Article February 6, 2018Key Messages The present study evaluated the impact of residual symptoms on overall functioning and assessed the relationships between residual symptoms and specific functional domains in a sample of euthymic… Read MoreMedical Licensure Questions & Physician Reluctance To Seek Care For Mental Health Conditions
Article January 8, 2018Key Messages Researchers investigated whether state medical licensure application questions (MLAQs) about mental health are related to physicians’ reluctance to seek help for a mental health condition because of concerns… Read MoreFederal Report Finds Significant Rental Housing Market Discrimination Against People With Developmental Disabilities Or Mental Illness
Article October 16, 2017People with mental disabilities, such as an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) or mental illness, seeking community-based rental housing experience significant discrimination from landlords and property managers. People with mental… Read MoreStigma In Mental Health: Cultural Considerations In The Hispanic Community
Interview October 12, 2017In this interview, Francisco Moreno, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, and Associate Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at University of Arizona… Read MoreAddressing Stigma In Mental Health – An Interview With James McCreath, PhD
Interview October 4, 2017In this interview, James McCreath, PhD, Vice President of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health of the Trinitas Regional Medical Center, addresses the stigma of mental health and how to address it.… Read MoreScoring & Interpreting The Opening Minds Scale For Health Care Providers (OMS-HC), A Measure Of Mental Illness Related Stigma
Article September 25, 2017Background & Purpose Mental illness related stigma can make it more difficult for individuals to seek help and achieve recovery. Although one might expect health care providers to espouse positive… Read MoreSelf-Perceived Cognitive Deficits & Their Relationship With Internalized Stigma & Quality Of Life In Patients With Schizophrenia
Article September 14, 2017Key Messages This study examined the relationship of subjective cognitive deficits with internalized stigma and quality of life (QoL) in 70 outpatients with stable schizophrenia. In correlation analyses, significant intercorrelations (P < 0.01)… Read MoreCoping Strategies & Self-Stigma In Patients With Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders
Article September 11, 2017Key Messages This study explored the relationship between self-stigma, coping strategies, and subjective assessment of psychopathology in patients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. Compared with the general population, patients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders… Read MoreHave We Moved Beyond Stigma In Marketing?
Article August 24, 2017Concerns about the stigma of mental illness and addiction have been around for a long time. But now we have behavioral health benefit parity. And mental health and addictions are more… Read MoreIn 2017 How Are PsychU Members, & Their Organizations, Combatting Stigma?
Article July 25, 2017Marking the one-year anniversary of PsychU’s Stigma Forum, and as part of PsychU’s mission to increase collaboration and ongoing discussion to improve mental health care, we recently asked our members,… Read MoreStigma & Discrimination Experienced By People Living With Severe & Persistent Mental Illness In Assertive Community Treatment Settings
Article June 26, 2017Key Messages This study, which examined experiences of discrimination from the patient’s perspective among 50 people living with severe and persistent mental illness, found that discrimination is encountered in many everyday… Read MoreMyths & Misconceptions In Mental Health – PsychU Stigma Anniversary Interview With Michael Townsend, LMSW
Interview June 26, 2017In this interview following up one year after PsychU’s Stigma Forum, Michael Townsend, LMSW dispels common myths about mental health, discusses societal attitudes about those with mental illnesses, and explains… Read MoreA New Report Investigates Nurses’ Attitudes Toward Mental Illness
Article June 21, 2017Very few baccalaureate nursing students choose a career in mental health, according to a newly published report, “Can Completing a Mental Health Nursing Course Change Students’ Attitudes?” by Todd Hastings,… Read MorePsychU Stigma Anniversary Interview With Sita Diehl
Interview June 19, 2017On June 17, 2016, PsychU sponsored the National Stigma Forum, held at the Marriott Metro Center in Washington DC. The overall objectives of this meeting included discussion of the current… Read MoreWhy Don’t More Nursing Students Choose The Mental Health Field? A New Study Looks At Mental Illness Stigma Among Nursing Students
Interview June 13, 2017Todd Hastings, PhD, RN is the lead investigator and author of a new report “Can Completing a Mental Health Nursing Course Change Students’ Attitudes?” During this interview Dr. Hastings shares… Read MorePsychU Stigma Anniversary Interview With Kent Alford, RN, BSN
Interview June 9, 2017On June 17, 2016, PsychU sponsored the National Stigma Forum, held at the Marriott Metro Center in Washington DC. The overall objectives of this meeting included discussion of the current… Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2017 – Sloan Manning, MD
Interview June 7, 2017In this series of interviews, PsychU supporters and section editors discusses Mental Health Awareness Month and how the community can combat stigma together. Read MoreAt Ease To Use $10,000 Grant To Lessen Stigma Surrounding Veteran Behavioral Health Needs
Article June 6, 2017Lutheran Family Services’ At Ease Program will use a $10,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska grant to lessen the stigma surrounding veteran’s mental health and to provide additional mental… Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2017 – Sita Diehl, NAMI
Interview May 31, 2017In this series of interviews, PsychU supporters and section editors discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and how the community can combat stigma together. Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2017 – Allen Doederlein
Interview May 25, 2017In this series of interviews, PsychU supporters and section editors discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and how the community can combat stigma together. Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2017 – Marla Moses, FNP, PMHNP
Interview May 16, 2017In this series of interviews, PsychU supporters and section editors discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and how the community can combat stigma together. Read MoreThe Royal Foundation’s Heads Together Launches #OKToSay Mental Health Film Series
Article May 15, 2017In conjunction with their Heads Together Campaign, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with Britain’s Prince Harry, have released a 10-film #OKToSay series of videos in support of those… Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2017 – Madhukar Trivedi, MD
Interview May 12, 2017In this series of interviews, PsychU supporters and section editors discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and how the community can combat stigma together. Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2017 – Clare Miller, APA Foundation
Interview May 12, 2017In this series of interviews, PsychU supporters and section editors discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and how the community can combat stigma together. Read MoreWebinar Summary – Dealing With Stigma in Mental Health: Are We Making Progress?
Article May 10, 2017This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results, please… Read MoreDealing With Stigma In Mental Health: Are We Making Progress?
On-Demand Webinar May 10, 2017Individuals living with mental health conditions can face significant stigma, not only from the public, but also from health care providers. Combatting such stigma is important, as it can have… Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2017 – Joseph Goldberg, MD
Interview May 8, 2017In this series of interviews, PsychU supporters and section editors discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and how the community can combat stigma together. Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2017 – Mauricio Tohen, MD, DrPH, MBA
Interview May 8, 2017In this series of interviews, PsychU supporters and section editors discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and how the community can combat stigma together. Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2017 – Robin Nelson, MD
Interview May 4, 2017In this series of interviews, PsychU supporters and section editors discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and how the community can combat stigma together. Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2017 – Paul Gionfriddo
Interview May 3, 2017In this series of interviews, PsychU supporters and section editors discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and how the community can combat stigma together. Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2017 – Rebecca Roma, MD
Interview May 1, 2017In this series of interviews, PsychU supporters and section editors discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and how the community can combat stigma together. Read More10 Ways To Combat Discrimination With Compassionate Language
Downloadable Resource April 26, 2017Download The Resource Provided by permission of the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). To learn more about DBSA, please visit their website at http://www.dbsalliance.org/ Read MoreHow Nursing Professionals Can Bring Hope & Recovery To Individuals With Depression
Interview March 22, 2017Nursing professionals play an important role in the treatment of people with depression and other mental illnesses. Aside from providing clinical services for both physical and mental well being, nurses… Read MoreDBSA: 10 Ways To Combat Discrimination With Compassionate Language
Downloadable Resource March 17, 2017The language we use to talk about mental health is especially important. It can have powerful consequences. While some may intentionally use unkind labels to describe individuals with mental health… Read MoreWhat I Really Need From My Mental Health Provider
Interview March 6, 2017Individuals with mental illness often have complex medical, mental, and social needs that must be met in order to achieve wellbeing. During part two of a four part interview, Carol… Read MoreUsing Human-Centered Design To Create & Implement Effective Anti-Stigma Programs For Health Care Professionals
Article March 2, 2017Background A conceptual article published in the April 2016 Edition of Community Mental Health Journal seeks to address health care professionals’ stigmatizing beliefs and attitudes by using a human-centered design… Read MoreNew Rule Aims To Have Disabled Individuals Comprise 12% Of Federal Workforce
Article February 16, 2017On January 3, 2017, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its final rule to guide and increase federal hiring and employment of people with disabilities to 12% of the… Read MoreMental Health Conditions & Stigma
Interview February 14, 2017In this three part interview, Patrick Corrigan, PsyD, utilizes his experience in stigma research to discuss stigma in the media, disclosure, and how you can take action to combat stigma. Read MoreA Clinician’s Experience With Self-Disclosure In Mental Health
Interview February 13, 2017Frederick J. Frese, PhD, shares his experience with the self-disclosure of his mental illness and discusses how self-disclosure affects stigma. Dr. Frese is a Professor of Psychiatry at Northeast Ohio… Read MoreThe State Of Mental Health In America (2017)
Interview January 6, 2017An interview with Paul Gionfriddo, President & CEO of Mental Health America (MHA), regarding the release of MHA’s report, The State of Mental Health in America, 2017. Mr. Gionfriddo provides… Read MoreHow Does Genetic Counseling Impact Individuals With Serious Mental Illness?
Article December 27, 2016Should genetic counseling (GC) be provided to people with serious mental illness (SMI) to help them gain knowledge about their condition and adapt to it? A group of Canadian researchers… Read More“Stigma: A Guidebook For Action” Summary Of Health Scotland Resource
Downloadable Resource December 27, 2016Health Scotland, a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre, commissioned “Stigma: A Guidebook For Action” to combat mental illness stigma by: Explaining what discrimination, stigma, and social exclusion are and… Read MoreDeveloping A Stigma Reduction Program: Summary Of SAMHSA’s Resource Kit
Article December 27, 2016The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released the resource kit “Developing A Stigma Reduction Program” for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regarding the… Read MoreHow People Of Different Racial & Ethnic Groups Experience Mental Illness Stigma & Discrimination
Article December 2, 2016Does mental illness stigma affect people differently based on their racial or ethnic identities? A few studies have attempted to uncover any relationships between different groups of people and stigma… Read MoreThe Unintended Consequences Of Stigma Change Strategies & What Mental Health Professionals Can Do To Promote Effective, Meaningful Advocacy Efforts
Article December 2, 2016Since the 1970’s, researchers have studied the effects of stigma on people with mental health issues looking at how it influences an individual’s overall health and wellness, ability to seek… Read MoreStigma May Exacerbate Wellbeing In People With Mental Illness
Article December 2, 2016Studies have shown that for people who face discrimination, joining a group of individuals facing the same discrimination can act as a buffer between them and society’s negative attitudes, thereby… Read MoreStudy Shows Media Overstates Violence By People With Mental Illness
Article December 2, 2016Forty percent of news stories about mental illness associate violent behavior and people with mental illness, even though a small percentage of violence in the U.S. is directly related to… Read MoreInterventions To Reduce Mental Health Stigma & Discrimination Show Short-Term Effectiveness
Article December 2, 2016Stigma and discrimination may prevent individuals with mental illness from seeking treatment and may contribute to their negative interactions with society. There are many interventions designed to reduce stigma and… Read MoreIntervention May Improve Attitudes & Knowledge Of Pharmacy Students Providing Services To People With Mental Illness
Article December 2, 2016Individuals with mental illness experience loss of social standing and discrimination from stigma not only by the general population but from health professionals as well. This can lead individuals to… Read MoreOnline Intervention Providing Information On Mental Health-Mental Illness Continuum Can Reduce Stigma
Article December 2, 2016A new study has found that an online intervention can help to reduce stigma and negative perceptions of mental illness by providing information on the entire continuum of mental illness.… Read MoreSummary Of Stigma Survey Results Utilizing The Opening Minds Stigma Scale For Health Care Providers (OMS-HC)
Downloadable Resource November 16, 2016The PsychU National Stigma Forum was held on June 17, 2016 in Washington, D.C. It included representatives from a number of psychiatric and mental-health related organizations who gathered to discuss… Read MoreMBHOs Launch Anti-Stigma Campaign For Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorder
Article November 4, 2016Managed behavioral health organizations (MBHOs) are beginning to take a somewhat unusual tack in that they’re encouraging utilization of services in an effort to eradicate the stigma from mental illness… Read MoreStigma & Mental Health: A Proposal For Next Steps
Article November 2, 2016Key Messages Previous research indicated that slow but measurable progress towards decreasing stigma is due to medical advances and policy change around psychiatric illness. Despite efforts, mental health stigmas are… Read MoreStarting A New, Post-Parity Conversation About Stigma
Article October 25, 2016October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Every October, the World Health Organization observes this day to draw attention to mental health issues worldwide, “with the overall objective of raising awareness… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Stigma In Mental Health: Breaking Down Barriers & Uncovering Opportunities
Article October 24, 2016This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results, please… Read MoreStigma In Mental Health: Breaking Down Barriers & Uncovering Opportunities
On-Demand Webinar October 24, 2016For individuals living with mental health disorders, stigmatization can form a barrier to seeking help and achieving recovery and social integration. Recently, investigations of stigma in mental health and its… Read MoreThe Public Stigma Of Mental Illness: What Do We Think; What Do We Know; What Can We Prove?
Article October 24, 2016Key Messages There has been a widespread, but undocumented, claim of decreasing stigma for mental illness. This study reviewed both ‘good’ (positive) and ‘bad’ (negative) findings from recent surveys assessing… Read MoreThe Stigma Of Mental Illness In The Labor Market
Article October 24, 2016Key Messages Evidence of discrimination in the labor market against persons with mental illness is indicated by higher rates of unemployment and underemployment for persons with mental illness than the… Read MoreChanging Public Stigma With Continuum Beliefs
Article October 24, 2016Key Messages Stigma, or “undesired differentness”, is often a consequence associated with receiving a psychiatric diagnosis. Stigma can arise and be exacerbated by categorical conceptualizations, such as biogenetic explanations, of… Read MoreStigma & Non-Stigma Related Treatment Barriers To Mental Healthcare Reported By Service Users & Caregivers
Article October 21, 2016Key Messages 83.2% of mental healthcare service users reported chance of harm when applying for jobs as a reason for delaying treatment seeking. These study findings of stigma-related barriers to… Read MoreRelationship Between The Public’s Belief In Recovery, Level Of Mental Illness Stigma, & Previous Contact
Article October 21, 2016Key Messages Disbelief exists that persons with mental illness are able to fully recover and fully function. Findings suggest that belief in recovery led to improved social interactions versus prejudicial… Read MoreA Comparison Of Stigmatizing Attitudes Toward Persons With Schizophrenia In Four Stakeholder Groups: Perceived Likelihood Of Violence & Desire For Social Distance
Article October 18, 2016Key Messages Social stigma is far reaching, affecting not only those with mental illness, but those closest to them. This article investigated whether mental health stakeholder groups differ from the… Read MoreEnding Discrimination Against People With Mental & Substance Use Disorders: The Evidence For Stigma Change
Article October 13, 2016Improving the lives of people with mental and substance use disorders has been a priority in the United States for more than 50 years. The Community Mental Health Act of… Read MoreOpening Minds Scale For Health Care Providers (OMS-HC-15)
Downloadable Resource September 15, 2016The Opening Minds Stigma Scale for Health Care Providers (OMS-HC) was developed to measure mental illness-related stigma and to evaluate anti-stigma interventions in health care provider populations. The scale incorporates… Read MorePsychU National Stigma Forum
Article July 27, 2016PsychU National Stigma Forum Improving Mental Health Care…Together June 17, 2016 | Washington, DC On June 17, 2016, PsychU sponsored the National Stigma Forum, held at the Marriott Metro… Read MoreDoes The Labor Market Discriminate Against People With Mental Illness?
Article July 14, 2016Many studies have documented that stigma exists against people with mental illness; social rejection in the form of negative attitudes, discrimination, and avoidance are often reported in studies of people… Read MoreBeacon Health Options Tees Up For The 4th Annual Stamp Out Stigma Golf Outing To Benefit The National Military Family Association
Article July 6, 2016Beacon Health Options, a privately held behavioral health management company has announced it will host its fourth annual Stamp Out Stigma Golf Outing on Tuesday, July 19, at noon, at… Read MoreInterview with Frederick Frese, PhD
Interview June 17, 2016Frederick Frese, PhD, a professor of psychiatry with schizophrenia, addresses the challenges of stigma in mental health from the perspective of a professional and a patient. Read MoreInterview with Robin Nelson, MD
Interview June 17, 2016Robin Nelson, MD, a psychiatrist in private practice at DGR Behavioral Health, sees stigma in his clinical practice every day, from family members and patients themselves. He discusses long-held erroneous… Read MoreInterview with Georgia Stevens, PhD, APRN
Interview June 17, 2016Georgia Stevens, PhD, APRN, psychiatric nurse, Director of Partners in Aging & Long-Term Caregiving, believes stigma interferes with people’s strengths to overcome limitations and lead full lives. She addresses the… Read MoreInterview with Luis Navazro, MD
Interview June 17, 2016Luis Navazro, MD, Primary Care Physician at Mobile Doctor Medical Clinic medical doctor, specializes in primary and geriatric care in long-term care facilities. In this interview, he describes his lifelong… Read MoreInterview with Kent Alford RN, BSN, MSNc
Interview June 17, 2016Kent Alford RN, BSN, MSNc, Executive Director Behavioral Health Program, Washington Adventist Hospital, stepped out of his usual work environment to take part in the forum to “give and take”… Read MoreInterview with Deanna Kelly, PharmD
Interview June 17, 2016Deanna Kelly, PharmD, is President-elect, College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists; and is Director of the Treatment Research Program, Maryland Psychiatric Research Program at the University of Maryland. Dr. Kelly… Read MoreInterview with Meaghon Read
Interview June 17, 2016Meaghon Read, Senior Director, Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Behavioral Health, shares her experience as a caregiver for people with mental health, and why she thinks fear is… Read MoreInterview with Clare Miller, BS
Interview June 17, 2016Clare Miller, BS, is Director of the Partnership for Workplace Mental Health, American Psychiatric Association Foundation. Ms. Miller works with employers as purchasers of care and employers of people with… Read MoreInterview with Michael Townsend, LMSW
Interview June 17, 2016Michael Townsend, LMSW, is Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Gateway Counseling Center, Inc. He explains that the first onset of psychiatric disorders is usually at adolescence when individuals, their families… Read MoreInterview with Sloan Manning, MD
Interview June 17, 2016Sloan Manning, MD, is Medical Director, Novant Healthcare, and Adjunct Associate Professor Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina. Dr. Manning explains the difficulty in explaining the concept of… Read MoreInterview with Mark Rasenick, PhD
Interview June 17, 2016Mark Rasenick, PhD, is Distinguished Professor, Director, Neuroscience Training Program at University of Illinois, Chicago School of Medicine. He speaks about the role of science in conquering stigma; if we… Read MoreInterview with Joseph Parks, MD
Interview June 17, 2016Joseph Parks, MD, psychiatrist, Director of Missouri Medicaid explains why stigma has a direct effect on the help people need. He discusses the lack of understanding and knowledge about mental… Read MoreInterview with Allen Doederlein
Interview June 17, 2016Allen Doederlein, Executive Director of DBSA, talks about breaking down the barriers of stigma in mental illness and how discrimination must be addressed from different viewpoints. Read MoreInterview with Paul Gionfriddo
Interview June 17, 2016Paul Gionfriddo, President and Executive Director, Mental Health America, wants to bring mental health out into the open. He explains why the public, media, and public officials must treat mental… Read MoreInterview with Sita Diehl
Interview June 17, 2016Sita Diehl, Director, State Policy and Advocacy at National Alliance on Mental Illness, has family members in mental health recovery. She explains how attitudes about mental illness get in the… Read MoreInterview with Jim McCreath, PhD
Interview June 17, 2016Jim McCreath, PhD, Social Worker, Director, Behavioral Health at Trinitas Hospital, advocates fighting stigma on many levels because it is in all aspects of health care and policy development. Read MoreInterview with Dri Wang, PharmD, BCPP | Otsuka Medical Science Liaison
Interview June 2, 2016In this special Mental Health Month interview, Dri Wang, PharmD, BCPP, Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Field Medical Affairs, offers her perspective on the complex and important topic of mental… Read MoreInterview with Edgar Wiggins | Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.
Interview May 31, 2016In this special Mental Health Month interview, Edgar Wiggins, Executive Director of Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc., offers his perspective on the complex and important topic of mental health. Read MoreDevereux Unveils New Name & Expanded Brand Promise Aimed To Drive The Future Of Behavioral Healthcare, End Stigma
Article May 20, 2016Devereux, one of the nation’s oldest and largest providers of behavioral healthcare, announced a name change and an expanded brand promise. Effective immediately, the organization will be known as Devereux… Read MoreInterview with Stephen Vobach | Psychiatrist
Interview May 19, 2016In this special Mental Health Month interview, Stephen Vobach, an adult and geriatric psychiatrist at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX, offers his perspective on the complex and important… Read MoreCalMHSA Stigma Reduction Campaign Results In Projected 36:1 ROI From New Tax Collection
Article May 18, 2016California’s mental health stigma reduction effort has an estimated return on investment (ROI) to the state of $36 in higher tax collections for each $1 invested. The estimated ROI accounts for the… Read MoreInterview with Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP | Otsuka Medical Science Liaison
Interview May 18, 2016In this special Mental Health Month interview, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Field Medical Affairs, offers her perspective on the complex and important topic of mental… Read MoreInterview with Elizabeth Rowell | Psychiatrist
Interview May 18, 2016In this special Mental Health Month interview, Elizabeth Rowell, Staff Clinician at Tarzana Treatment Center and White Memorial Medical Center, Medical Director of Helpline Youth Counseling and New Hope Youth… Read MoreInterview with Roland Larkin, PhD, NP | Otsuka Medical Science Liaison
Interview May 18, 2016In this special Mental Health Month interview, Roland Larkin, PhD, NP, Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Field Medical Affairs, offers his perspective on the complex and important topic of mental… Read MoreInterview with Steve Szabo, MD, PhD | Psychiatrist
Interview May 11, 2016In this special Mental Health Month interview, Steve Szabo, MD, PhD, an Assistant Professor at Duke University Medical System and an attending physician at the Durham VA, offers his perspective… Read MoreInterview with Jose Rey, PharmD | Clinical Psychopharmacologist
Interview May 6, 2016In this special Mental Health Month interview, Jose Rey, PharmD, clinical psychopharmacologist at the South Florida State Hospital and Associate Professor of pharmacy practice at Nova Southeastern University’s College of… Read MoreInterview with Jason Carter, PharmD | Otsuka Medical Science Liaison
Interview May 6, 2016In this special Mental Health Month interview, Jason Carter, PharmD, Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Field Medical Affairs, offers his perspective on the complex and important topic of mental health. Read MoreA Word From PsychU About Mental Health Month
Interview May 5, 2016Raising mental health awareness is an important topic year-round, but in the month of May, the mental health community comes together to share knowledge and spread awareness about mental health… Read MoreInterview with David Guth | CEO of Centerstone Inc.
Interview May 4, 2016In this special Mental Health Month interview, David Guth, Chief Executive Officer of Centerstone Inc., one of the largest non-profit providers of community based behavioral healthcare in the US, offers… Read MoreInterview with Georgia Stevens, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Interview May 3, 2016In this special Mental Health Month interview, Georgia Stevens, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, Director of P.A.L. Associates (Partners in Aging & Long-term Caregiving) in Washington, DC, offers her perspective on the… Read MoreAn Updated Review On Burden On Caregivers Of Schizophrenia Patients
Article February 29, 2016Key Messages Schizophrenia, a serious mental illness (SMI) has an impact on both patients and their families. The impact of caring for someone with schizophrenia has been studied, but not… Read MoreHome Instead Senior Care Launches ‘Alzheimer’s Friendly Business Community Training Program To Educate Businesses Who May Serve Customers With Dementia
Article November 4, 2015In October 2015, Home Instead Senior Care franchisees began offering Home Instead’s newly launched Alzheimer’s Friendly Business program to commercial businesses in their service areas whose customer base includes older… Read MoreCarter Center Recommends Use of Person-First Language To Reduce Mental Health Stigma In News Coverage
Article November 2, 2015The Carter Center Mental Health Program recommends that the behavioral health community encourage the use of person-first language as a tool to reduce the negative impact of stigma against people… Read MoreDo People With Serious Mental Illness Receive Quality Medical Care?
Article November 2, 2015People with serious mental illnesses (SMI) such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have a mortality rate two to three times higher than the average U.S. population. A number of studies… Read MoreEstimates Of Under-Reporting Of Mental Health Conditions At 36%
Article July 2, 2015About 36% of people with mental health conditions do not disclose having the conditions. This estimate was derived from a comparison of survey responses and administrative data on prescription purchases.… Read MoreHazelden Betty Ford Launches Advocacy Initiative
Article June 18, 2015The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has launched a new “Institute for Recovery Advocacy” to smash stigma, shape public policy and educate people about the problems of addiction. The Institute for… Read MoreSan Francisco Hosts “Together Against Stigma” Conference
Article June 10, 2015The 7th International Conference on Stigma Research, Policy and Practice, “Together Against Stigma: Each Mind Matters,” hosted over 750 prominent thought leaders, researchers, advocates, practitioners and policymakers from 17 countries… Read MoreFilm That Explores Love On The Autism Spectrum To Premiere At Tribeca
Article June 10, 2015“Autism in Love,” a documentary on romance among adults with autism, will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 15-26. The documentary follows adults with autism — some single… Read MoreFirst Lady Endorses Mental Health First Aid As Key To Shifting Mental Health Conversation
Article May 7, 2015First Lady Michelle Obama gave an endorsement to Mental Health First Aid, an 8-hour course that teaches how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing… Read MoreStay Connected:
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