Stomp Out Stigma
1.

Mental illness can be caused by a
character weakness or moral defect Yes No

2. Recent studies show genetic links
to mental illness Yes No
3. Insurance companies must provide the same coverage for the mind as for the body Yes No
4. People who receive treatment for
mental illness are more prone to
violence than the population at large Yes No
5. People who suffer from a mental
health disorder cannot fully recover to lead a productive life Yes No
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ABOUT THE STOMP OUT STIGMA PROGRAM

Stomp Out Stigma is a grant-funded program made possible by Michigan Department of Community Health. S.O.S. is a nationally recognized Consumer-run program, winning the 2006 Lilly Reintegration Award and the Michigan Recipient Rights award for advocacy. The program focuses on providing anti-stigma education and support to those throughout Michigan. Through combining factual information with personal accounts of stigma, we aim to reach-out in the following ways:
  • Community Presentations to area Organizations, Educational Institutions, Places of Worship, Clubhouses and Drop-in Centers.
  • Panel Presentations drawing from a Speakers Bureau comprised of Consumers, Family Members, and Professionals.
  • Anti-Stigma Support Line providing those who feel as though they have been stigmatized with resources in the community.
  • Multi-media education through video and our cable tv show "Unlocking the Mind"

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Contact us directly by phone at 248-745-4900 x 1058

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WHAT IS STIGMA?

Stigma is considered a mark of disgrace or shame.

  • Historically, a stigma was a brand or a tattoo used on slaves or criminals.
  • For people with a mental health disorder, stigma can result in:
    ~ Discrimination in employment, housing and educational opportunities.
    ~ Strained and broken relationships with friends and family.
    ~ A fear of rejection, low selfesteem and depression.
  • In the media, people with mental illness are often portrayed as violent when statistics show that people with a mental health diagnosis are more often the victims of crime.
  • Societal stigma can occur and results in inadequate funding for research, treatment and insurance coverage.