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OVERCOMING STIGMA​


​Stigma surrounding mental health disorders, as well as addiction, involve a negative attitude and often discrimination towards these distinguishing characteristics. We fear that which is different and uncomfortable and in turn create a bias in society that limits the ability for individuals to get necessary help. Stigma is one of the largest barriers to effective prevention, treatment and recovery efforts at the individual, family, community, and societal levels. The consequences of stigma can be devastating in someone’s journey to change but with support and understanding, we can challenge these outdated images of a person with a mental health disorder or addiction and pave a new pathway for growth. You are not alone!​

Please be aware that while these links below may direct you to sites in which you can connect with providers, it is always best to seek out providers through the Beacon network to ensure coverage by calling Beacon at 855-748-3121. 
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Mental illnesses can take many forms, just as physical illnesses do. Mental illnesses are still feared and misunderstood by many people. With understanding and education about Mental Health, the fear will melt away. If you, or someone you know, has a mental illness, there is a solution.
Read On at 
psychiatry.org

One person’s experience (what can you do):
intentionalinsights.org

The stigma of addiction is a primary barrier to effective prevention, treatment and recovery efforts at the individual, family, community, and societal levels. Addiction stigma prevents too many people from getting the help they need.
The image we have of an alcoholic or drug addict as a homeless, jobless street person account for only a small percentage of those afflicted. Today, most alcoholics and addicts are functional people like us. And, thanks to the over prescribed pharmaceutical opioids, our neighbors, co-workers, our spouses and our children have been affected. Addiction, especially opioid addiction, is killing over 6000 people a month in this country.
In order to combat this epidemic, we need to recognize the signs and symptoms and move to get help to those that need it. There is a solution.
 
What is stigma?
Read On at NIH.gov


Understanding addiction:
Read On at CDC.gov


What can we do?
Read On at Northwestern Medicine


Stats:
DrugAbuseStatistics.org


Message from Dr. Nora Volkow, Director, NIDA
Read the message on NIH.gov
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MORE ARTICLES & RESOURCES:
Beacon Wellbeing
  • An Understanding of Mental Illnesses Helps Overcome Stigma
  • It’s OK to Ask for Help
  • Mental Illness and the Workplace: Lifting the Stigma
  • When a Loved One Has a Serious Mental Illness
  • Take Action to reduce ‘self-stigma’
Crisis Text Line
  • Free 24/7 support at your fingertips​
  • https://www.crisistextline.org/
  • TEXT: HOME to 741741​​
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Please always keep in mind that Local 28 MAP’s Counselors and Peers, as well as Beacon MAP, are always available to talk (Contact Info available on the MAP Homepage or by clicking HERE). 
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