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Stigma and MentalStigma and Mentalnessness


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t hat lead people t o reject , avoid, or fear

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Discrimination occurs when eo le and

entities act upon these attitudes andbeliefs in ways that can deprive others

o e r r g s an e oppor un es.

Include behaviors that result in the exclusion or

marginalization of others, as well as illegal acts of abuse

or actions that deprive people of their civil rights, access

, ,education, and full participation in civic life.California Strategic Plan on Reducing Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination, 2009


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u c t gmau c t gma--Attitudes and feelings expressed by theAttitudes and feelings expressed by thegeneral public.general public.

Institutional StigmaInstitutional Stigma-- negative attitudes and behaviorsnegative attitudes and behaviorsabout mental illness become art of olicies andabout mental illness become art of olicies andpractices.practices.

Self StigmaSelf Stigma-- IInternalized attitudes that keep andnternalized attitudes that keep andindividual from seeking treatment.individual from seeking treatment.

California Strategic Plan on Reducing Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination, 2009


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tu es to ate suggest t at var ous rac a or

ethnic groups often experience andexpress st gma erent y

California Strate ic Plan on Reducin Mental Health Sti ma and Discrimination 2009


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Families and loved onesFamilies and loved ones

Children seeking helpChildren seeking help Youth in Foster careYouth in Foster care

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgenderGay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender

Older AdultsOlder Adults -- Veteran and militaryVeteran and military Public and institutionalPublic and institutional



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10 most common experiences of10 most common experiences of


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12 Limited Access to employment

Assigment of guilt and ownresponsibility

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8Negative Media Representation

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4 Secrecy

Unequal tx of Mental Heatlh and

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Criminal JusticeCriminal Justice

MortalityMortality Family/SocialFamily/Social


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experiences of successful efforts on many

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civil rights, and other anti-discriminationand human rights efforts when they



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Media Campaigns/AdvocacyMedia Campaigns/AdvocacyAdvocacy, Coalition Building and SupportAdvocacy, Coalition Building and Support


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Stigma ReductionStigma ReductionCalifornia Strategic Plan on Reducing Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination, 2009

Core Principle 1 :Implement culturally and linguistically competent strategies and.

Core Principle 2 :Employ a life-span approach to effectively meet the needs ofdifferent age groups.

Core Principle 3 :Involve a broad spectrum of the public, including mental healthconsumers, family members, friends, caregivers, mental health and allied professionals,

advocates, and agencies that interact with children, youth, adults, and older adults.

Core Principle 4 :Address all types of stigma and anti-discrimination laws.

Core Principle 5 :Build upon promising practices and proven models.

Core Principle 6 :Recognize that individuals experiencing mental health challengesare resilient and have the capacity for recovery, and that the best results in treatmentfor those experiencing mental health challenges come from voluntary programs thatoffer choice and options.


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California Blue Print for StigmaCalifornia Blue Print for StigmaReductionReduction

SEESEE BLUEPRINT FOR REDUCING MENTALHEALTH STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION


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