Stamp Out Stigma: It's Time to Talk
Date: 01/02/24
Mental health and substance use disorders are often misunderstood. Did you know this stigma often keeps people from seeking the help they need? MHS joins Stamp Out Stigma in the fight to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and substance use disorders.
How can we do this?
Follow the Three R’s:
- RECOGNIZE: Recognize how common mental illness and substance use disorders are. Know it can happen to anyone. Recognize the signs and when you or someone you know might need help.
- REEDUCATE: Know that there is help and hope. Do you know where to go for help? Learn how recovery is possible for everyone.
- REDUCE: Reduce stigma. Reduce the number of people who wait to get help or don’t get help at all.
Talk About It
There’s also strength in talking about it. Sharing your story – or hearing from others – also helps remove the stigma. Hear from a community of storytellers on everything from mental health barriers to alcohol use and more via Stamp Out Stigma.
Spread the Word
Follow Stamp Out Stigma and MHS on Facebook. We share stories of education, along with information on care resources. Together we can reduce the stigma.
Looking for more MHS mental health resources?
- Crisis Text Line: If you prefer a text-only line, you can text MHS to 741741. This free crisis service allows members to speak with trained crisis counselors. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more here: Crisis Textline flyer (PDF)
- My Strength: This free resource includes proven tools to help you learn to reduce stress, anxiety, depression or substance use. Sign up here.
- Access at home or on the go
- Your information is secure and private
- Case Managers: MHS has behavioral health case managers. They will work together with you and your behavioral health doctor to make a plan of care.