Developing a Stigma Reduction Initiative Resource Kit
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              Summary
              Certainly, stigma is one of the more formidable obstacles to a transformed mental health system. This resource kit is intended to raise awareness of mental health and help counter the stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental illnesses. Users are invited to use the kit with event planning, partnership development, outreach to schools and businesses, mental health resources, marketing to the general public, and grassroots outreach.
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      Types/Tools
          
      Populations
          
      Sources
          
      SAMHSA
      
  Programs/Initiatives
          
      States
          
      Keywords
          
      Elimination of Barriers Initiative; EBI; National Anti Stigma Campaign; NASC; partnerships; mobilized volunteers; on-the-ground activities; stigma reduction initiative; tip sheet; May Is Mental Health Month; Media Event; Pitch Letter; PSA; Voice Awards; Mental Health Information
      
Contact
Shannon
      
            Flanagan
      
            Resource Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma
      
            ADS Center
      
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            sflanagan@mhasp.org
      
  