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MHTTC Danya Institute Presents:
Stigma – which involves labeling, stereotyping, and discriminating – is a major barrier to mental health help-seeking, psychiatric service engagement, and full inclusion in society. Stigma is particularly detrimental to young people (e.g., adolescents and young adults) who are just developing their attitudes and identities, making this an ideal time to interrupt the stigma process. Both public stigma (e.g., negative stereotypes about mental illness among peers) and internalized stigma (e.g., integrating stereotypes into one’s identity; fears of disclosing one’s mental health concerns) can interfere with overall youth mental health. This webinar will discuss ways to reduce stigma via a multipronged approach, including efforts that are youth-driven and have an intersectional lens.
Catherine (Cat) Conroy, M.Ed, Manager of HeadsUp
Neurodevelopment and Psychosis Section, Department of Psychiatry
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
10th floor, Gates Pavilion, HUP
3400 Spruce Street, Rm. 10054, Philadelphia, PA 19104
headsuppaorg@gmail.com
We are available during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) to answer any questions you may have about our organization or to direct you to programs in Pennsylvania that can offer clinical help.
