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We know that tackling stigma is a priority of people with lived experience of mental health problems, with a 2019 survey finding that it was the second highest priority after the quality of services.
- Attitudes to mental illness 2023
However, to successfully tackle stigma, we need to...
- Attitudes to mental illness 2023
Oct 10, 2024 · This powerful consortium of King’s, WHO and the Global Mental Health Peer Network has created a pragmatic guide on how to reduce stigma worldwide. The core message is clear: strong evidence shows that we can reduce and end stigma using methods based on the principle of social contact.
Jun 26, 2024 · According to the Lancet Commission, the best way to reduce stigma is through social contact – prejudice-reducing interactions between people living with mental health conditions and people without a condition.
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Nearly nine out of ten people with mental health problems say that stigma and discrimination have a negative effect on their lives. We know that people with mental health problems are among the least likely of any group with a long-term health condition or disability to: 1. find work 2. be in a steady, long-term relationship 3. live in decent housi...
There are many reasons for this discrimination, including: 1. stereotypes. Society can have stereotyped views about mental ill health. Some people believe people with mental health problems are dangerous when in fact, they are at a higher risk of being attacked or harming themselves than hurting other people 2. the media. Media reports often link m...
Challenge stigma
Showing someone that there’s no shame or stigma in talking about how they feel could make a huge difference. It can be challenging to know what to do if you are worried about someone. If you suspect there is an issue, it is essential to tackle the stigma you feel. Waiting and hoping they will come to you for help might lose valuable time getting them support. Challenging stigma can be as simple as asking someone if they’re sure if they tell you they’re feeling fine. It means providing an open...
Join our network
If you want to do more campaigning around mental health issues, you could join OPEN, our experience network. It’s an online community of people we ask to inform us what we do, through anything from quick feedback on a social media post to participating in a research project. We want to hear from people with a range of mental health experiences, whether yours is good, bad or something in between.
The Equality Act 2010 protects you from discrimination and lets you challenge it. It makes it illegal to discriminate against people with mental health problems when you: 1. are at work, applying for a job, or leaving one 2. use services such as hotels, restaurants, public transport, hospitals, local councils and places of worship 3. deal with orga...
The Equality Advisory and Support Servicecan help and advise you if you’ve been discriminated against.Oct 22, 2022 · The media has a powerful role. On one hand, it fuels stigmatisation by portraying people with mental health conditions as dangerous and unpredictable. On the other, it can reduce stigma when their reporting is accurate, responsible, and nuanced; for example, around suicide.
However, to successfully tackle stigma, we need to understand the scale of the problem we’re facing. The Attitudes to Mental Illness research is designed to give a comprehensive and detailed account of mental health stigma in England, and allow us to track it over time.
Oct 10, 2024 · Stigma and discrimination related to mental health conditions are widespread and harmful. Reducing stigma and discrimination can benefit families, societies and economies – it can save lives. The toolkit offers practical guidance on how to achieve this, based on three core evidence-based principles: leadership or co-leadership by people with ...
