Latest posts tagged with #StigmaReduction on Bluesky
#InternationalFamilyDrugSupportDay runs the week of 23–27 Feb. This year’s theme, See the Person, Not the Drug, highlights the need for compassionate, person‑centred support.
#InternationalFamilyDrugSupportDay #AOD #StigmaReduction
A groundbreaking 4-minute video on early psychosis intervention is set to debut in 2026, showcasing real stories to destigmatize treatment and boost awareness of Coordinated Specialty Care.
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#CA #CitizenPortal #StigmaReduction #CommunityAccessibility #MentalHealthAwareness
Virginia's Senate committee is taking a bold step to decriminalize suicide, aiming to reduce stigma and encourage those in need to seek help.
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#VA #DecriminalizationReform #CitizenPortal #VirginiaMentalHealth #InsuranceImplications #StigmaReduction
Utah is paving the way for a groundbreaking "recovery-ready workplace" certification to support employees in recovery and reduce stigma around addiction.
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#UT #CitizenPortal #EmploymentRecovery #StigmaReduction #WorkplaceSupport
Maine is taking a significant step towards improving mental health resources for its heritage industries with the formation of a dedicated working group set to address crucial gaps in care.
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#ME #CitizenPortal #MaineHeritageIndustries #RuralHealthcareAccess #StigmaReduction
Park County has officially backed the Mental Health Awareness Walk, shining a light on crucial mental health resources and community support for a cause that matters.
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#ParkCounty #WY #CommunitySupport #ParkCountyMentalHealth #StigmaReduction #MentalHealthAwareness #CitizenPortal
This year clarified the value of care, context, and restraint.
I wrote a reflection on voice, boundaries, U=U, and staying grounded in HIV work.
Full post on Substack.
theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/looking-ba...
#HIV #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #StigmaReduction
Challenging the Stigma of "Help-Seeking": A client seeking help isn't a sign of weakness; it's a profound display of strength, self-awareness, and readiness for change. Let's reframe help-seeking as an act of courage. 💪
#SocialWork #StigmaReduction #MentalHealth #Empowerment
Flip tables on drug stigma—Michelle: "Let us teach you... treat like humans." Center lived exp for harm reduction dignity. Thoughts? #WellbeingWarriors #EmpowerRecovery
Circle your voice win—reply chain? #StigmaReduction
Alabama's first responders are facing a mental health crisis, with critical gaps in PTSD support and a stigma that keeps them from seeking help.
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#AL #PublicSafety #StigmaReduction
Clatsop County officials are rallying for community support in the fight against substance use and overdose deaths, revealing heart-wrenching stories that emphasize the urgent need for change.
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#ClatsopCounty #OR #StigmaReduction #CommunityEngagement #SubstanceUseRecovery
Trustee Peraza warns that changing "disabilities" to "exceptional needs" could create confusion and impact vital student services—should we prioritize dignity over clarity?
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#CA #CitizenPortal #StigmaReduction #DisabilityRights
The latest UN press conference reveals alarming truths about the stalled fight against HIV/AIDS, highlighting the urgent need for accessible treatment and the troubling rise in criminalization of vulnerable populations.
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#US #CitizenPortal #StigmaReduction #HealthAccessibility
San Francisco County's recent meeting tackled the urgent need to combat addiction stigma and push for "treatment on demand," sparking a powerful conversation on how language impacts recovery.
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#SanFranciscoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #StigmaReduction #AddictionRecovery
Milad Haghani on Suicide and Road Safety
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3vxex2ns #RoadSafety #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness #TransportPolicy #CrashData #IntentionalCrashes #VehicleSafety #PsychologicalAutopsy #PublicHealth #VulnerableRoadUsers #HeavyVehicles #TrafficFatalities #StigmaReduction
📢 New Policy Forum | JHDC
Can a care-based, child-centred pedagogy boost inclusion for #children with #disabilities?
New study in #Afghanistan & #Pakistan schools shows strong gains in learning & big #StigmaReduction
Powerful case for #InclusiveEducation.
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🔷 Ohio Deflection Association hosts a Northeast Ohio Lunch & Learn July 28 in Medina.
#WebChickUpdate #OhioDeflectionAssociation #LunchAndLearn #MedinaOhio #RecoveryOhio #CommunityTraining #StigmaReduction
A student’s powerful presentation reveals how stigma surrounding mental illness, particularly schizophrenia, skews perceptions of violent crime and calls for urgent change.
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#NY #CitizenPortal #StigmaReduction #NewYorkSchools #CriminalJusticeReform #MentalHealthAwareness
Paul Bolton critiques the narrow focus of anti-stigma efforts on depression/anxiety, urging inclusion of psychosis—still marginalized in public discourse. A vital reminder to expand mental health narratives toward true equity.
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#Psychosis #StigmaReduction
Advocates in Pennsylvania are calling for House Bill 632 to decriminalize HIV, arguing that outdated laws perpetuate stigma and hinder public health efforts.
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#PA #CitizenPortal #StigmaReduction #PennsylvaniaHIV #PublicHealth #LegislativeReform
Spokane's recent city meeting shed light on the urgent need to break down barriers to opioid addiction treatment, emphasizing that stigma and accessibility challenges must be tackled head-on.
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#SpokaneSpokaneCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #StigmaReduction #HealthcareAccess
Vice Chair Barbolo champions Mental Health Awareness Month, sparking important conversations about reducing stigma and empowering our community to seek help.
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#BernalilloCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #StigmaReduction #BernalilloCountyMentalHealth
Carson City Council is taking a stand this May, urging the community to break the stigma surrounding mental health and support those in need.
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#CarsonCityLosAngelesCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #StigmaReduction #MentalHealthAwareness
Hamilton County is taking a bold step to combat mental health stigma with a $90,000 grant for the A1 Stigma Free Coalition, aiming to support 2,000 individuals in need.
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#HamiltonCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #StigmaReduction #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityOutreach
Calaveras County is taking a bold step in prioritizing mental health by declaring May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month, aiming to break down stigma and promote community support.
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#CalaverasCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #StigmaReduction #CommunitySupport #MentalHealthAwareness
Somers Point City Council has officially declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month, shining a spotlight on the silent struggles of one in five adults and one in six youth facing mental health conditions.
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#SomersPointAtlanticCounty #NJ #CitizenPortal #StigmaReduction
Columbus City Council is taking a powerful stand for mental health awareness, championing vital resources and community involvement to combat stigma and support those in need.
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#ColumbusMuscogeeCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #ColumbusMentalHealth #StigmaReduction
NAMI Piedmont Tri-County is breaking down barriers and providing essential support for mental health in Lancaster County, especially for our youth facing rising anxiety and depression.
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#LancasterCounty #PA #YouthSupport #CitizenPortal #StigmaReduction #MentalHealthAwareness
Adams County is taking a bold step by proclaiming May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month, urging the community to turn awareness into action and support those in need.
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#AdamsCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #StigmaReduction #MentalHealthAwareness
Students at the Safe Minds, Safe Schools Summit revealed that stigma and fear hold them back from seeking vital mental health support, highlighting the urgent need for change.
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#NC #StigmaReduction #NorthCarolinaSchools #EmotionalWellbeing #MentalHealthAccess #CitizenPortal
