Epilepsy is not contagious. You can not “catch” it from a handshake, a shared meal, a hug, or simply being near someone during a seizure. Yet this misconception persists, and its impact runs deep. #stigmareduction #epilepsyawareness

We joined a 5-day engagement in Kaloleni, Rabai & Mariakani with @AKUGlobal @KEMRI_Kenya, & Newcastle University to raise awareness on Epilepsy & Parkinson’s. Art performances by Jukwaa Arts helped demystify myths & spark community conversations. #CommunityHealth #StigmaReduction

📢 Publication of the Week New research highlights the urgent need for a global research map to tackle discrimination faced by people affected by skin-related NTDs. Read more: infontd.org/resource/towards… #NTDs #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #StigmaReduction

#Boston #stigmareduction #gettested #knowyourstatus

New Year. New Partnerships. 🎉 MOU signed with Triumph Mental Health Support to advance mental health & wellbeing for young people living with HIV. Holistic health matters. Stigma must fall. We move. ✊🏽 #MentalHealth #HIVYouth #StigmaReduction #Wellbeing #Symposium26

'Yudh Nashian Virudh 2.0' - Dr. Balbir Singh Bats for Mass Movement Against Substance Abuse & Skill Development for Rehabilitation yespunjab.com/?p=205242 #PunjabNews #YudhNasheyanVirudh #BhagwantMann #DrBalbirSingh #DrugRehabilitation #CommunityParticipation #SkillDevelopment #StigmaReduction #MentalHealth #AntiDrugCampaign #PunjabHealth #Padyatras @AAPbalbir

Challenging the Stigma of "Help-Seeking": A client seeking help isn't a sign of weakness; it's a profound display of strength, self-awareness, and readiness for change. Let's reframe help-seeking as an act of courage. 💪 #SocialWork #StigmaReduction #MentalHealth #Empowerment

#AddictionRecovery #BrainScience #MentalHealth #StigmaReduction #PsychologyBerlin #ExecutiveCoaching

Today, our team participated in a stigma reduction workshop, focusing on awareness, values, and strategies to promote inclusive healthcare. #StigmaReduction #Healthcare #Inclusion"

Our recent #NUSBISI webinar covered what worked in addressing stigma within #mentalhealth, designing sustainable and scalable systems, and also shared thoughts about future challenges. Watch the recording here: youtu.be/YFCOc2l-ouE #BehSci #ImpSci #StigmaReduction

Uganda's Fight Against Stigma: Community Mobilization for Change #Uganda #CommunityEngagement #Sensitization #StigmaReduction #PeerTraining #CommunityDevelopment #SocialImpact #MakingADifference #LocalCommunity #GlobalChange

Participants from Bamenda and Bamenda 2 health districts actively engaged in scenarios, created campaigns against HIV stigma, and shared innovative solutions, fostering empowerment and collaboration in our community! #HIVAwareness #StigmaReduction

“Marijuana-related diagnoses jumped 50% from 2016–2022.” Yes—and so did access, reporting, and insurance coverage (6 states cover in worker's comp). More diagnoses ≠ more danger. Nor do climbing ER visits (=greater use). This stat says more about stigma reduction than harm. #MedicalCannabis #HealthPolicy #StigmaReduction /2

Yesterday's online symposium offered important insights. As a quantitative researcher in suicide stigma, I particularly appreciated Kellyann Navarre's works on BPD stigma, especially her qualitative research methodologies. #StereotypeStudy #socialpsych #stigmareduction #diversity

We were very honored to be invited to attend the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination hosted by @YRP! Our U of T COVID-19 Stigma Reduction Study team had a great time engaging with the community and sharing our work. Special thanks to Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti for stopping by our booth, learning about our research, and expressing his support for our efforts to reduce COVID-19-related stigma. #UofT #COVID19 #StigmaReduction #YRPinTheCommunity #DiversityAndInclusion #Markham

"Research helps us understand the impact of COVID-19, including harm, stigma, and more. I commend this study by @UofT researchers and wish them much success." – Godwin Chan, Deputy Mayor of Richmond Hill, ON. We were honored to interview him as part of our COVID-19 Stigma Reduction Study. Thank you, Deputy Mayor Chan, for your support in advancing research on stigma reduction! #COVID19 #StigmaReduction #PublicHealth #UofTResearch

🎊 Celebrating Culture & Science at the Lunar New Year Gala! 🎊 This past weekend, our team set up a booth at a vibrant Lunar New Year Gala to engage with the community, share our research, and conduct surveys. 🧧✨ It was a fantastic opportunity to promote awareness, foster conversations, and learn from diverse voices about their experiences during the pandemic. To celebrate the occasion, we also prepared festive Lunar New Year souvenirs for our participants, adding a touch of cultural warmth to our research efforts. 🎁🐉💡 A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared their thoughts, and supported our study! Your insights are invaluable in helping us combat COVID-19 stigma and build a more inclusive and informedsociety. 🙌📊 Stay tuned for more community outreach initiatives! 🏮
#LunarNewYear #CommunityEngagement #COVID19Research #StigmaReduction #UofT

Meet our participant, Molly Riabov, a Master of Teaching student at the University of Toronto. She believes that reducing stigma starts in schools, with teachers addressing COVID-19 from an unbiased perspective. Molly highlights how social media apps like Instagram, X (Twitter), and TikTok have contributed to misinformation and suggests using these platforms to spread accurate information. #COVID19 #StigmaReduction #EducationMatters

Meet our participant Daniella Gatto from U of T, who proudly shares, “I support the COVID-19 Stigma Reduction Study!” Hear her powerful thoughts on stigma and her messages advocating for change. Let’s join together to break down stigma and build a more inclusive community. Watch the full video and share your support! #COVID19 #StigmaReduction #UofTResearch

HAPPENING TODAY! Webinar: United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region – Empowering Communities through Inclusion & Mental Health Anti-Stigma 12/11 @ 2PM - 2:25PM EST Register: behavioralhealthnews.org/eve… #MentalHealth #StigmaReduction project by @BehaviorHlthNws and @NYSomh