Beyond the Label

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Ebook in PDF format. Available for immediate download after we receive your order

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Watermark

Publication Year:
2004

ISBN-13: 9781770525504

<p><em>Beyond the Label</em> is a compilation of resources focused on the stigma (prejudice and discrimination) associated with having concurrent mental health and substance use problems.</p>

<p>The purpose of the binder is to provide a framework for people who provide mental health and substance use services to examine their own prejudices or misconceptions—and to use the teaching tools in the kit to reach a variety of other relevant audiences. A CD of digital handouts is included in the binder.</p>

<p>This educational resource includes activities that:</p>

<ul>

<li>emphasize the impact of negative attitudes and beliefs on people with concurrent mental health and substance use problems</li>

<li>highlight facts and dispel myths about concurrent disorders</li>

<li>present positive stories showing people who have experienced concurrent mental health and substance use problems contributing to society</li>

<li>present solution-focused approaches</li>

<li>support addiction and mental health workers in their efforts to eliminate prejudice and discrimination against people with mental health and substance use problems.</li>