stigma

Mental Illness Stigma. A Comparative Cross-sectional Study of Social Stigma, Internalized Stigma and Self-esteem

Scientific article

Abstract The aim of this study was to explore the role of stigma in different diagnoses of mental illness. A cross-sectional study ( N = 255) was developed in two groups: users of a rehabilitation network for people with severe mental...

Substance Use Health: The Doorways to Stigma Free Health Outcomes

9 March 2022

Washington, D.C.

CAPSA and CCSA host a FREE Online event on the topic of "Substance Use Health: The Doorways to Stigma Free Health Outcomes" on March 9th.

Scotland launches national campaign to tackle the stigma of addiction

News

Alcohol and problematic drug use are significant issues in Scotland, causing damage to people’s lives, families and communities, and contributing to violence and crime. Not only can stigma relating to substance use impact an individuals...

Forward: A guide to support the wellbeing of youth and adults impacted by a parent's drug or alcohol use

Guide

23 November 2021

"Forward: A Free guide to support the Wellbeing of Youth and Adults who have been Impacted by a Parent's Drug or Alcohol use." The newly released guide, Forward, is the first of its kind. It is intended to increase a youth's understanding...

Perspectives of healthcare providers, service users, and family members about mental illness stigma in primary care settings: A multi-site qualitative study of seven countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe

Scientific article

27 October 2021

Stigma among healthcare providers is a barrier to the effective delivery of mental health services in primary care. Few studies have been conducted in primary care settings comparing the attitudes of healthcare providers and experiences of...

My journey begins with compassion

Video and audio recordings

Stigma is a major barrier to the well-being and recovery of people with lived and living experience of substance use disorders. This animated video about two friends, Alex and Sam, explores the devastating impact of substance use stigma and...

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction: Call for Papers

News

A special issue of the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction will be devoted to empirical papers and related to Stigma, Mental Illness and Substance Use. The special issue is intended to highlight a broad range of issues...

Introduction to stigma

17 August 2021

Online

Kicking off the Spotlight on Stigma series, this seminar covers some of the key concepts and ideas in stigma. We will hear from key community leaders regarding the central stigma-related issues of concern and the strengths communities have in managing stigma and its effects.

Spotlight on Stigma

Experiences of cannabis-related stigma

27 July 2021

Toronto

Canada

Massive open online course for Brazilian healthcare providers working with substance use disorders: Curriculum design

Scientific article

29 July 2020

Abstract Background: Interpersonal and technical skills are required for the care of people living with substance use disorders. Considering the applicability and usability of online courses as continuing professional education initiatives...