The cover of Beyond the Label.
Beyond the Label is a free resource developed by Canadian stigma researchers with activities “that emphasize the impact of attitudes and beliefs on people with concurrent mental health and substance use problems; highlight facts and dispel myths; present positive stories and solution-focused approaches; and support addiction and mental health workers in their efforts to reduce stigma, prejudice and discrimination.”
“Beyond the Label has been designed to:
1. help service providers ensure that their services are accessible and supportive to people with concurrent mental health and substance use problems by examining stigma and the barrier it presents.
2. provide mental health and addiction workers with concrete tools to use in their agencies and in the community, to raise awareness about the stigma associated with concurrent disorders.
Beyond the Label is not an information resource on concurrent disorders. This educational kit focuses on the stigma associated with concurrent mental health and substance use problems, and includes activities that:
• emphasize the impact of attitudes and beliefs on people with concurrent mental health and substance use problems
• highlight facts and dispel myths about concurrent disorders
• present positive stories showing people who have experienced concurrent mental health and substance use problems contributing to society
• present solution-focused approaches
• support addiction and mental health workers in their efforts to eliminate stigma, prejudice and discrimination.
Through this learning process, participants will build on their ability to understand stigma and its impact. ”
Learn more about the research informing the resource here: https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/visions-stigma-and-discrimination-vol2/stigma-addiction-project
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