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WV Resources
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StigmaFree WV
Informative site about stigma, provides stories of recovery, has a link for resources such as training and evaluation and news and articles -
Help & Hope WV
Resource to support West Virginia families and communities along with the rest of the nation to face the public health crisis of substance use disorder -
West Virginia State Americans with Disabilities Act
State organization with the mission to ensure all West Virginian citizens have the opportunity to actively, fully, and equally participate in all state government activities programs -
Disability Rights WV
Organization for removing barriers to opportunity and equality with resources and news about disability rights in the state
National Resources
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Anti-Stigma Toolkit
A Guide to Reducing Substance Use Disorder Related Stigma -
Stigma as a Fundamental Cause of Population Health Inequalities
This article discusses how stigma can cause inequalities in population health. It provides evidence on how stigma influences health -
National Consortium on Stigma and Empowerment
Resources available for download on the impact of stigma on recovery -
Resources for Mental Health
Resource guide addressing scarcity, inequity, and in-efficiency -
Stigma and its Public Health Implications
Article on stigma and public health implications that result -
On the Self-Stigma of Mental Illness
Article addressing the stages, disclosure, and strategies for change for individuals with mental illness -
Deconstructing Stigma
Site on changing attitudes about mental health -
Born This Way Foundation
Self-Care tip guide based on issues most frequently impacting individuals -
Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders-The Evidence for Stigma Change
Report explores stigma and discrimination faced by individuals with mental or substance use disorders and recommends effective strategies for reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek treatment and other supportive services -
The Social Psychology of Stigma
Chapter 9 on coping with Stigma and Prejudice -
Nursing Times
Article on the differences of stigma based on mental health diagnoses -
Not Biased?
An article from the American Psychological Association about stereotypes being bad, most demonstrating implicit associations when tested -
Deconstructing Stigma Podcast
Mindful Things is a podcast exploring mental health through in-depth, personal, and sometimes difficult conversations about the many things that affect our mental well-being -
Understanding Drug-Related Stigma
Tools for better practice and social change - John’s Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Stigma Lab
In this overview article, Center faculty, including Beth McGinty, Colleen Barry, and Alene Kennedy-Hendricks, summarize the evidence base on communication strategies to reduce stigma and increase public support for policies that benefit persons with mental illness and substance use disorders
*The Mothers and Methadone Video uses language that may be interpreted as stigmatizing language, but represents women talking about their personal experiences.
Addiction Language Guide for Clinicians
- Words Matter: Preferred Language for Talking About Addiction
provides resources and tools for health professionals and community members. - Your Words Matter
Language Showing Compassion and Care for Women, Infants, Families, and Communities Impacted by SUD offers resources and tips for providers to reduce stigma and negative bias when talking with pregnant people and mothers.