stigma

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...

Substance Use Treatment and Stigma in Afghanistan: Challenges and Solutions

ISSUP Webinar

26 July 2021

ISSUP Afghanistan are pleased to present their next Webinar which will include an introduction and basic information on the concept of stigma related to substance use treatment and recovery.

Substance Use Treatment and Stigma in Afghanistan: Challenges and Solutions

26 July 2021

Kabul

Afghanistan

ISSUP Afghanistan would like to invite you to their next Webinar which will include an introduction and basic information on the concept of stigma related to substance use treatment and recovery.

Cultural adaptation of measuring instruments on stigma and mental illness in Mexico City

Scientific article

summary This work is part of a collaborative study involving research teams in Canada and Mexico. The general objective is to describe the process of cultural adaptation and semantic validation of three measuring instruments on stigma and...

Current Status of Violence, Suicide, Alcohol Use, and Stigma in Mexico

Scientific article

Abstract Studies on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) and its risk factors have shown worldwide the preponderant role of accidents and violence in the burden of disease and the role of alcohol consumption as a main risk factor in the...