#RoundTable Youth Talk:
Tackling Mental Health Stigma with THEO Program
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Stigma, Prejudice,
Discrimination
Stigma, prejudice and discrimination against people with mental illness can be subtle or it can be obvious—but no matter the magnitude, it can lead to harm. People with mental illness are marginalized and discriminated against in various ways, but understanding what that looks like and how to address and stop it can help.
identify different
types of stigma
Public stigma involves the negative or discriminatory attitudes that others have about mental illness.
Self-stigma refers to the negative attitudes, including internalized shame, that people with mental illness have about their own condition.
Institutional stigma, is more systemic, involving policies of the government and private organizations that intentionally or unintentionally limit opportunities for people with mental illness. Examples include lower funding for mental illness research or fewer mental health services relative to other health care.
Harmful Effects of Stigma and Discrimination
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Reduced hope
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Lower self-esteem
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Increased psychiatric symptoms
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Difficulties with social relationships
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Reluctance to seek help or treatment and less likely to stay with treatment
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Social isolation
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Lack of understanding by family, friends, coworkers, or others
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Fewer opportunities for work, school or social activities
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Trouble finding housing
"Our voice is the strongest voice"
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Patient Stories
Patient Stories
STOP Mental Health STIGMA - Our voice is the strongest voice
#UNSINKABLE Patient Stories - STOP Mental Health Stigma
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"I was diagnosed with suppressed emotion: I wasn’t telling my truth and telling people the truth because I was so worried about what they would think of me, and I didn’t wanna hurt their feelings"
Darryl McDaniels
""At some point in my life, I allowed my obsession with being thin to consume me, and I refused to make room in my mind for any other concerns. Somehow I had stripped myself of all the pastimes that brought me joy, and all that was left of me was my anxiety around food."
Camila Mendes
"I've realized that when I'm really stressed-out, when I'm having a lot of anxiety, I'm often really hard on myself and it is exhausting, I'm sure anyone who can relate to experiencing some type of trauma or anxiety can recognize just how exhausting it can be. So I've learned the importance of taking time for myself each day and prioritizing my mental health."
Naomi Osaka
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