Episode 92 Becoming Wildly Resilient Conversation: Reducing Mental Health Stigma

Listen as host Sebastian Calmes, a Wellness Specialist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist, Ann Bassoni, both with UK HR Health and Wellness, discuss the crucial topic of mental health stigma. 

In this episode, we define stigma, explore its society and individual forms while sharing strategies to combat each. We also contrast societal views on mental versus physical health, define true mental well-being, and discuss common conditions like anxiety, depression and PTSD; covering symptoms, diagnostic considerations, and their widespread prevalence.

Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Harvard Medical School and The University of Queensland Mental Health Study (2023). 

• 5 Free Mental Health Therapy Visits

• University of Kentucky I-RAFT Clinic 

Key Takeaways:

• Mental health stigma, rooted in misunderstanding and fear, creates barriers to seeking help and results in discrimination and internalized shame, despite the commonness of these conditions. 

• Mental health stigma can be combated through education, person-first language, correcting misinformation, and fostering self-compassion, while acknowledging that individual mental health experiences vary from person to person.

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