Stigma

Mental illness is a medical condition. Children and adults with mental illness should receive the same care and consideration as anyone who suffers from a physical condition.​ As a society, we should accept and embrace them, rally and support them, just as we do in cases of other illness.  

Reducing Stigma

Programs and Resources

#B4Stage4  - Mental Health America Stigma Reduction YouTube

The Shift Wellness Rally, Los Angeles, Recording

Curestigma.org National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Each Mind Matters - Resources and Events

No Stigma No Barriers - California Youth Connection, PEERS, Youth In Mind, and Young Minds Advocacy; This youth-led collaborative conducts Outreach, Training, and Advocacy at state and local levels.
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Public Service Announcements - Crossings TV Public Service Announcements
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This Is My Brave - Community Performances to Reduce Stigma
YouTubes of local performances.

California Strategic Plan on Reducing Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination

California Mental Health Stigma-Reduction Campaign Creates Economic Benefits for the State​, Rand Corporation 2016
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Wisconsin teens are changing the mental health conversation from illness to wellness to lessen stigma, Journal Sentinal Online, Oct. 2017
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​9 Ways to Fight Mental Illness Stigma, NAMI

Strategies for Reducing Stigma, World Psychiatry

California Strategic Plan on Reducing Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination , CALMHSA 2009

In the Media

CBS: Stop the Stigma:  A Conversation about Mental Health - FULL VIDEO

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