STIGMA AND MENTAL HEALTH
The mission of the VISN 5 MIRECC is to support and enhance the recovery and community functioning of Veterans with serious mental illness and addressing mental health stigma is a critical part of recovery-oriented care. Individuals with mental health diagnoses have long experienced the harmful effects of the societal stigmatization. Self-stigma occurs when individuals absorb negative stereotypes into their beliefs about themselves.
In this e-blast we present a resource outlining a pilot research study examining a treatment to help Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) manage self-stigma and other materials from the VISN 5 MIRECC for stigma and mental health.
Ending Self-Stigma for PTSD (ESS-P)
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VISN 5 MIRECC Investigator, Dr. Amy Drapalski, and colleagues recently published results from a pilot study on Ending Self-Stigma for PTSD (ESS-P). The most recent VISN 5 MIRECC Link features guiding information for putting research results into practice considerations for both Clinicians and Veterans and their families! To download the ESS-P Link click below or visit the VISN 5 MIRECC Link webpage! |
Other Stigma and Mental Health Resources
from the VISN 5 MIRECC
EASE-ing Self-Stigma is a 90 minute program for all staff to learn practical ways to help Veterans you serve reduce or avoid the effects of self-stigma. Visit the EASE-ing Self-Stigma webpage to learn more!
Education
Awareness
Shift
Empower
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Ending Self-Stigma (ESS) is a 9-session group program designed to help people experiencing mental health problems resist internalized stigma and its harmful effects. To learn more, visit the Ending Self-Stigma (ESS) webpage! |
Veterans Stakeholder Forums
In an upcoming Resource E-Blast from the VISN 5 MIRECC, you will learn about the value of Veterans Stakeholder Forums and ideas for how to establish them in your organization!
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