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Think about the words you say and the
attitudes you convey! |
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Time to make a difference is now! |
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Only creates fear while education creates
understanding! |
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The knowledge to help fight the shame
and stigma! |
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treatable! |
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Can bring about change and make the difference! |
Never doubt that a small
group of caring, compassionate and committed
people can change attitudes, simply by their
words and actions; Be a part of that group
Broward County LEAD XVI
- Did you know that stigma….
is not just the use of the wrong word or
action; stigma is about disrespect, and
the use of negative labels to identify a
person living with mental health or substance
use issues?
- Did you know that stigma….
is a barrier that discourages individuals
and their families from getting the help
they need?
- Did you know that because of stigma….
many people would rather say that they
have committed a petty crime and were in
jail, than admit to being in a psychiatric
hospital?
- Did you know that stigma…. often
results in fear, mistrust and violence against
people living with mental health and substance
use?
- Did you know that stigma….
often results in families and friends turning
their backs on people with mental health
and substance use issues?
- Did you know that stigma…. keeps
people from getting needed mental health
and substance use services?
"Education and Awareness
for Hope and Understanding"
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Broward County