stigma

Less than human: how can we increase support for evidence based policy for people who use drugs

16 November 2022

Liverpool

United Kingdom

People who use drugs (PWUD) such as heroin and crack cocaine are some of the most stigmatised groups in society, and are subject to more negative public attitudes and discrimination than other groups who are labelled by their experiences and conditions such as mental ill health, smoking, or obesity.

Understanding Stigma and Cognitive Behavioural Interpersonal Skills- PAHO's online self-learning and tutor-guided course

News

The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), jointly with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, will hold a new online self-learning and tutor-guided course "Understanding Stigma and Cognitive Behavioral Interpersonal Skills" from August...

Together Against Stigma: Evidence and Action

16 November 2022

Bern

Switzerland

November 16, 2022
9:30 to 13:30 EST (Eastern Standard Time)
15.30 to 19.30 CET (Central European Time)

Breaking the stigma in academic writing

Book

In this blog post and guide, Dr. Stephen Parkin shares his observations about the use of stigmatising words and phrases in academic writing, and offers a list of person-centred and pragmatic alternatives.

Words Matter Language Guide

Book

The need to change our language in relation to people who use drugs has become an increasing topic of discussion, but there is still a long way to go. People who use drugs are highly diverse and their relationship with drug use takes many...

Mental Illness Stigma. A Comparative Cross-sectional Study of Social Stigma, Internalized Stigma and Self-esteem

Scientific article

Abstract The aim of this study was to explore the role of stigma in different diagnoses of mental illness. A cross-sectional study (N = 255) was developed in two groups: users of a rehabilitation network for people with severe mental...

Substance Use Health: The Doorways to Stigma Free Health Outcomes

9 March 2022

Washington, D.C.

CAPSA and CCSA host a FREE Online event on the topic of "Substance Use Health: The Doorways to Free Health Outcomes" on March 9th.

Scotland launches national campaign to tackle the stigma of addiction

News

Alcohol and problematic drug use are significant issues in Scotland, causing damage to people’s lives, families and communities, and contributing to violence and crime. Not only can stigma relating to substance use impact an individuals...

Forward: A guide to support the wellbeing of youth and adults impacted by a parent's drug or alcohol use

Guide

23 November 2021

"Forward: A Free guide to support the Wellbeing of Youth and Adults who have been Impacted by a Parent's Drug or Alcohol use." The newly released guide, Forward, is the first of its kind. It is intended to increase a youth's understanding...

Perspectives of healthcare providers, service users, and family members about mental illness stigma in primary care settings: A multi-site qualitative study of seven countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe

Scientific article

27 October 2021

Stigma among healthcare providers is a barrier to the effective delivery of mental health services in primary care. Few studies have been conducted in primary care settings comparing the attitudes of healthcare providers and experiences of...