Challenging Mental Health Stigma

Length: 90 minutes

This presentation provides an overview of the role stigma plays as a barrier in individuals speaking openly about and accessing support for mental health. It also includes strategies to reduce stigma in the workplace, including recommendations for the use of non-stigmatizing language.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define the relationship between mental health, mental illness, and stigma.
• Analyze the potential negative impacts that certain language and actions can have on well-being.
• Decrease use of stigmatizing language and promote a stigma-free space.