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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 medical illness.  

Reducing Stigma

Programs and Resources

#B4Stage4  - Mental Health America Stigma Reduction YouTube

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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mission

cALBHB/C supports the work of california's 59 local mental/ behavioral health boards and commissions by providing resources, training, and opportunities for communication and statewide advocacy.

Local boards are responsible for reviewing community mental health needs, services, facilities and special problems, and serve in an advisory capacity to local governing bodies and local mental/behavioral health directors per CA Welfare and Institutions Code 5604.2.
Donations are welcome. CALBHB/C is a nonprofit organization.