Why and How to Reduce Stigma in... by

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Accommodations for disorders

Mental health seminars/school led presentations

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Stigma reduction can result in more professional and community success

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Share research articles/findings

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Have meetings regarding mental health

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Offer counseling to students

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Acceptable work hours, environment, case loads, etc

Have open conversations about beliefs

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Older family members sharing stories of their struggles with mental health

Standardize lessons about mental illness into the curriculum.

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Implementing support systems for employees

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Have meals togehter ans have conversarions as well as being involved in each others lives

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Open communication and receptive listening

Actively working with those who aren't properly adjusting to others accomodations

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to have a safe environment to go back home to

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Governmental action to reduce harmful stereotypes on mental disorders

Campaigns for awareness and support

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Discourage unhealthy behaviors

Being open and transparent about mental health struggles or concerns

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adding mental health to physical education or anatomy classes

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Make sure students know what resources they have access to

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Mental health periods or time such as recess

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Limit negativity spoken about a specific subject/ don't put a bad rep on a topic

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Involve those affected in the community more

Accessibility and awareness to resources

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more sympathy, compassion and discussion

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Encourage open communication between family members as well as seeking professional help where needed

to feel safe to walk around freely without feeling like you are going to get attacked

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Support groups and more access to information and resources regarding mental illnesses

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Have community workshops/info sessions on mental health. Include well known members of the community to instill familiarity and compassion.

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Have school psychologists on staff and spread the word on how they can help students

Workplace

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Be open and reassuring with your employees (all questions are good questions, reach out if your unsure/ need to hear something again)

healthy workplace=healthy mindset

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parents being active in their children's lives, making their children feel comfortable to reach out to them

Stigma reduction and better mental health can lead to more success in academics

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Community workshops to educate

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Resources at local places like community centers with accessable counseling

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Trainings and conversation opportunities as well as fostering a strong community

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Have family members break down their previous misconceptions about mental health to showcase what the root of their issues is

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Have weekly family check-ins to ensure everyone is doing okay mentally. If this is normalized in a family setting, the stigma can be removed.

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