An international collaboration of research experts committed to the promotion of mental health by reducing stigma & discrimination related to mental illness
Experts call for radical global action to end stigma and discrimination against people with mental health conditions, as this is often ‘worse than the condition itself’. The new Lancet Commission on Ending Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health, co-chaired by Professor Sir Graham Thornicroft, is the result of work by over 50 experts, including experts …
10 October 2022 – 12pm CET 11am BST 10am GMT (ONLINE) On the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2022, WHO is delighted to host and invite you to the (online) launch of The Lancet Commission on Ending Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health’s report. Alongside testimonies and contributions from people with lived experience, the …
Mental health stigma and discrimination is a global phenomenon, with severe consequences in terms of social exclusion and inequitable treatment towards people with experience of mental health conditions. The impacts of stigma range from reducing engagement with clinical services (barriers to seeking help), less clinical care, including biases in healthcare provider behaviour in relation to …