stigma

A randomized controlled trial of an intervention to reduce stigma toward people with opioid use disorder among primary care clinicians

Citation
Hooker, S. A., Crain, A. L., LaFrance, A. B., Kane, S., Fokuo, J. K., Bart, G., & Rossom, R. C. (2023). A randomized controlled trial of an intervention to reduce stigma toward people with opioid use disorder among primary care clinicians. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 18(1), 1-10.
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Abstract

Background

Many primary care clinicians (PCCs) hold stigma toward people with opioid use disorder (OUD), which may be a barrier to care. Few interventions exist to address PCC stigma toward people with OUD.

Associated Factors of Care Continuity among People Who are Addicted to Psychoactive Substances at the "La Vie" Center and Jamot Hospital in Yaounde

Citation
Michèle C. Kuisseu, Francis B. Kengne, Thérèse M. Mbezele Mekongo, Jean PY. Awono Noah, Brondon N. Vouofo Gapgueu, & Etienne kimessoukie Omolomo. (2022). Associated Factors of Care Continuity among Addicts to Psychoactive Substances at the "La Vie" Center and Jamot Hospital in Yaounde. International Journal of Formal Sciences: Current and Future Research Trends, 15(1), 40–56.

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to determine the associated factors of care continuity among people who are addicted to psychoactive substances at the "La Vie" Center and Jamot hospital in Yaounde.

Understanding Stigma and Cognitive Behavioural Interpersonal Skills- PAHO's online self-learning and tutor-guided course

The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), jointly with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, will hold a new online self-learning and tutor-guided course "Understanding Stigma and Cognitive Behavioral Interpersonal Skills" from August 15 to November 30, 2022. The purpose of this course is to reduce mental health-related stigma and improve clinical and practice management skills among primary care providers when working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Together Against Stigma: Evidence and Action

Bern, Switzerland,

November 16, 2022
9:30 to 13:30 EST (Eastern Standard Time)
15.30 to 19.30 CET (Central European Time)

 

The Stigma Section of the World Psychiatric Association prepared this webinar.