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I am whole stories: a collection of stories from young people about their experiences of mental health difficulties
- Author:
- YMCA
- Publisher:
- YMCA
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 66
- Place of publication:
- London
A collection of case studies which illustrate young people’s experience of mental health problems. Collected as part of the ‘I am whole’ research project, they can be used to help start conversations around mental health and reduce the stigma that often surrounds mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Remarkable lives: Stuart Baker-Brown in conversation with Jerome Carson
- Authors:
- BAKER-BROWN Stuart, CARSON Jerome
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 17(3), 2013, pp.122-126.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose – This paper aims to offer a profile of Stuart Baker-Brown. Design/methodology/approach – Stuart provides a short biography and is then interviewed by Jerome. Areas covered in the interview include his trek to Everest Base Camp, involvement with the Time to Change anti-stigma campaign and his work on the Recovery Archive. Findings – Stuart stresses the importance of giving hope to people with mental health problems. Individuals also need to believe that they can recover. He feels that the new Recovery Archive will help provide a more encouraging alternative perspective on living a life beyond the effects of mental illness. Originality/value – Stuart is one of comparatively few people trying to present psychosis in a more positive perspective. He has made a significant contribution to helping change public perceptions towards mental illness through his media work. (Publisher abstract)
Tackling stigma: a practical toolkit
- Author:
- NATIONAL CAMHS SUPPORT SERVICE
- Publisher:
- National CAMHS Support Service
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 41p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This resource brings together guidance, best practice examples, case studies, resources and literature to help tackle the stigma associated with children's and young people's mental health. This toolkit has been developed as part of the National Tackling Stigma Project, a project based on the Tackling Stigma Framework. The Tackling Stigma Framework identifies eight practical priority domains for action when tackling stigma: mainstreaming; language and definition; information; education; communication; effective systems; media as allies; and citizenship and participation. Commencing in 2009, the National Tackling Stigma Project comprises one early implementer site (Plymouth) and five pilot sites (Northumberland, Durham, Darlington and Tees, Liverpool, Walsall and Northamptonshire). This toolkit showcases some examples of innovative ways of tackling stigma, undertaken by the pilot sites. The toolkit is for professionals, partnerships and organisations who commission and provide mental health services for children and young people. It aims to help professionals think about how to tackle stigma across a number of domains and to help organisations consider who might be involved in order to have the greatest impact.
Cognitive and environmental interventions for gay males: addressing stigma and its consequences
- Author:
- LASALA Michael C.
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 87(2), April 2006, pp.181-189.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
In order to maximize the effectiveness of their interactions with gay males, social workers must assess and address the impacts of stigmatization on their clients’ mental health. Furthermore, they need to find ways to reduce stigmatization in their clients’ environments. Using three case studies, the author will demonstrate how to help gay men overcome their gender-related reluctance to discuss the emotional impacts of stigmatization, and how to use cognitive therapy to diminish these impacts. The author will also illustrate environmental interventions designed to reduce anti-gay harassment in family and school settings.