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Goals
Reduce public stigma associated with mental illness Promote wellness in the community as a means to improving overall
community mental health
Stigma = an attribute that is deeply discrediting Often, when a person with a stigmatized trait is unable to perform an action
because of the condition, other people view the person as the problem rather than viewing the condition as the problem.
*Source: http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/about_us/stigma-illness.html
Stigma causes needless suffering (shame), potentially causing a person to deny symptoms, delay treatment, and refrain from daily activities.
Reduces compliance with treatment, increases likelihood of relapse, reduces access to education, employment and adequate health care leading to further environmental stressors
*Sources: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3405700370.html, http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/about_us/stigma-illness.html
Those that may potentially embarrass family members in public- i.e. dementia,
borderline personality disorders and autism spectrum disorders
Those treated with medications that cause weight gain or other physical side effects Stigma associated with depression and anxiety has decreased since the 1950s while
stigma associated with psychotic disorders has dramatically increased.
*Source: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3405700370.html
The main complaint is that the media presented mentally ill people as "dangerous time bombs waiting to
Insurance Companies- require a disorder for reimbursement which leads to labeling clients as disordered
when symptoms may be caused by environmental stressors rather than biological causes.
Physicians- some have an attitude of moral superiority which deters the detection of mental disorders,
defers or pre-empts correct diagnosis and proper treatment and, by definition, prolongs suffering, (encyclopedia)
Some tend to see substance abuse as a social problem rather than a health problem
*Source: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3405700370.html
Educate
Posters, in doctors offices, businesses, libraries, banks, etc. Distribute toilet talk to local businesses and schools Ask to do quick presentations at local businesses and schools (team up with school
counselors?)- reducing stigma, what to do if you or someone you know needs help, preventing through wellness- simple relaxation/meditation techniques
Team with local chamber of commerce to distribute information & advertise events
like movie screenings- i.e. a beautiful mind and incorporate an educational discussion
Support
Plan & Participate in MH walks Hold other activities listed for MH month (May) and week (October) on NAMI website:
Candlelight vigil, governor/mayors proclamation, newspaper write-up, facebook posts/pages dedicated to supporting MH awareness, poetry reading/art exhibits/concerts (team with chamber again)
Advocating for marginalized groups- people of color & women. Systems issues facing these populations increase stress
Source: Source: Adapted from Swarbrick, M. (2006). A wellness approach. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 29(4), 311 314.
*Source: National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors. (2008). Measurement of Health Status for People with Serious Mental Illness.
Become certified in some form of exercise/fitness program and offer to the public Get involved with creative arts- offer to public Create awareness about healthy eating habits and distribute information regarding
where to buy local, healthy food. Promote mindfulness in the community- i.e. relaxation, meditation, yoga, etc.
References
Bargainnier, S. (2014, February 2). 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Oswego, NY, USA. CDC. (2011, July 1). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved March 24, 2014, from Stigma and Illness: http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/about_us/stigma-illness.htm Frey, Rebecca J.. "Stigma." Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders. 2003. Retrieved March 24, 2014 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3405700370.html
NAMI. (2013). National Alliance on Mental Health. Retrieved March 24, 2014, from Mental Illness Awareness Week: http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Mental_Illness_Awareness_Week&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=156160
NAMI New York State (2012). National Alliance on Mental Illness. Retrieved March 24, 2014, from Finding Help, Suicide Prevention: http://www.naminys.org/suicide-prevention
NAMI New York State (2012). National Alliance on Mental Illness. Retrieved from Finding Help, Where to Call: http://www.naminys.org/getting-support National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors. (2008). Measurement of Health Status for People with Serious Mental Illness. Palmo, A.J., Weikel, W.J., Borsos, D.P.(2011). Foundations of Mental Health Counseling (4th ed.). Springfield, Illinois: Charles C Thomas. SAMHSA-HRSA. (n.d.). Center for Integrated Health Solutions. Retrieved March 24, 2014, from Screening Tools: http://www.integration.samhsa.gov/clinical-practice/screening-tools#depression SMH. (n.d.). Screening for Mental Health. Retrieved March 24, 2014, from National Depression Screening Day: http://mentalhealthscreening.org/events/national-depression-screening-day.aspx USC School of Social Work. (2014, March 24). Mental Illness Infographic. Retrieved from Depression Facts : http://www.aboutdepressionfacts.com/mental-illness-infographic.html