Stigma and Recovery
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Seven Things You Can Do to Reduce Stigma
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Know the facts. Educate yourself about mental illness including substance use disorders.
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Be aware of your attitudes and behavior. Examine your own judgmental thinking, reinforced by upbringing and society.
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Choose your words carefully. The way we speak can affect the attitudes of others.
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Educate others. Pass on facts and positive attitudes; challenge myths and stereotypes.
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Focus on the positive. Mental illness, including addictions, is only part of anyone's larger picture.
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Support people. Treat everyone with dignity and respect; offer support and encouragement.
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Include everyone. It's against the law to deny jobs or services to anyone with these health issues.
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This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,000,000. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.