Mental Health Stigma

Question 1

What can we do against stigma?

Answer 1

Change our attitude, improve our mental health literacy, help workplaces see past labels, understand stigma in healthcare, incorporate SDOH.

Question 2

7 things to reduce stigma by CAMH?

Answer 2

1- know the factors, educate ourselves about mental illness
2- be aware of your attitudes/behaviours
3- choose words carefully
4- educate others, pass on facts/positive attitudes
5- support people- treat everyone with respect
6- include everyone- against the law to deny jobs/services to people with MH issues