Great Lakes PTTC Products: Preventing and Reducing Stigma

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The Great Lakes PTTC is committed to preventing and reducing the pervasive stigma associated with having, treating, or being in recovery from a substance use disorder.

Great Lakes Region Campaigns

States in the Great Lakes Region are taking action to prevent and reduce stigma through a variety of statewide and large-scale initiatives.

Read about the Great Lakes Region Anti-Stigma Campaigns

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This recorded presentation from the Great Lakes PTTC gives an overview of stigma and its impact on people with mental health and substance use disorders.

Watch the Stigma Basics recorded presentation.

Language Matters

Research shows that using affirming language can help reduce the stigma associated with having, treating, or being in recovery from a substance use or mental health disorder. 

Click here to view resources on recommended alternative language. 

Preventing and Reducing Stigma in Community Sectors

Empowerment and resilience are the key tools in efforts to address stigma in all community sectors.

Click here to read more about the impact of stigma and evidence-based strategies for addressing stigma in specific community sectors

Related Resources from across the TTC Programs

SAMHSA's Technology Transfer Center (TTC) program includes the ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.

Click here for information on selected products from across the TTC programs

Preventing and Reducing Stigma Research

A growing body of research documents the impact of stigma on health care, along with evidence-based practices for preventing and reducing stigma. Click here to read more

Webinars

Preventing the Spread of Stigma Part 1, Changing Attitudes & Terminology

Preventing the Spread of Stigma Part 2, Statewide Anti-Stigma Campaigns  

Podcast Series: Spotlight on Stigma

Curriculum Packages:  Preventing and Reducing Stigma in Community Sectors

Stigma Basics

Use the following slide decks and associated materials in education and outreach efforts to prevent and reduce stigma in specific community sectors:

PTTC Network Products and Resources for Addressing Stigma

Search the PTTC Network Products and Resources Catalog for anti-stigma training products from across the PTTC Network.

 

Page updated: 11/11/2024

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