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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 illness.  

Reducing Stigma

Programs and Resources

#B4Stage4  - Mental Health America Stigma Reduction YouTube

​Curestigma.org National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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This Is My Brave - Community Performances to Reduce Stigma, YouTubes of local performances.

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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
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​California Mental Health Stigma-Reduction Campaign Creates Economic Benefits for the State​, Rand Corporation 2016
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In the Media

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

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A tale of mental illness -- from the inside, Elyn Saks, TEDGlobal  2012

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The Shift Wellness Rally, Los Angeles, Recording

California counties map by behavioral health region, showing 58 counties plus Berkeley and Tri-Cities. (Sutter and Yuba Counties are one jurisdiction). Southern Region in Green, Los Angeles Region in Turquoise, Central Region in Orange, Bay Area Region in Yellow and Superior Region in Blue
​CA counties map by behavioral health region, showing 58 counties plus Berkeley and Tri-Cities. (Sutter and Yuba Counties are one jurisdiction). View map.
The california association of local behavioral* health boards & commissions (cALBHB/C) supports the work of california's 59 local behavioral health boards and commissions by providing resources, training and Technical Assistance. 

Local boards are responsible** for reviewing public behavioral health needs, services, facilities and special problems, and serve in an advisory capacity to local governing bodies and local behavioral health directors. 
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​*"Behavioral" Refers to Mental Health as well as Alcohol and Drugs.
**CA Welfare & Institutions Code (WIC) 5604

Donations are welcome. CALBHB/C is a nonprofit organization.