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Dismantling structural stigma in health care​

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An implementation guide to making real change for and with people living with mental healthproblems or illnesses and/or substance use concerns.

This comprehensive, free resource offers health care leaders, providers, and individuals with strategies and guides for reducing structural stigma related to mental health and/or substance use (MHSU) within their organizations.Featuring practical tips, advice, tools and resources, this guide gives users the opportunity to learn from what others have done to disrupt and dismantle structural stigma. The guide also introduces the 11-component theory of change model that offers foundational steps to effecting real change.

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Be part of the solution and make a difference!

Addressing stigma is top of mind for many organizations in the health-care sector – but every person in an organization should also be aware of structural stigma and its negative impacts.

Take action towards transformative change by downloading the implementation guide today!

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Learn more about MHSU-related structural stigma here.