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How Does Genetic Counseling Impact Individuals With Serious Mental Illness?

Article December 27, 2016

Should 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, 2016

Health 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 More

Developing A Stigma Reduction Program: Summary Of SAMHSA’s Resource Kit

Article December 27, 2016

The 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 More

How People Of Different Racial & Ethnic Groups Experience Mental Illness Stigma & Discrimination

Article December 2, 2016

Does 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 More

The Unintended Consequences Of Stigma Change Strategies & What Mental Health Professionals Can Do To Promote Effective, Meaningful Advocacy Efforts

Article December 2, 2016

Since 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 More

Stigma May Exacerbate Wellbeing In People With Mental Illness

Article December 2, 2016

Studies 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 More

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