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An Introduction to HOP: Honest, Open, Proud Presented by: Nina Danielsen Ally Linfoot

An Introduction to HOP: Honest, Open, Proud Presented by: Nina Danielsen Ally Linfoot

A little bit about us…. . .

A little bit about us…. . .

Why HOP? What’s in a name? Hurting myself with self stigma. Why people disclose.

Why HOP? What’s in a name? Hurting myself with self stigma. Why people disclose. Why people may choose not to disclose Changing the landscape of stigma surrounding suicide.

150 VA Medical Centers Canada HOP Around the world. U. S. A Scotland Germany

150 VA Medical Centers Canada HOP Around the world. U. S. A Scotland Germany Belgium Italy Israel Australia 400 US College Campuses

 Self-Stigma is Complex • The closet is horrible on health and well-being. Public

Self-Stigma is Complex • The closet is horrible on health and well-being. Public Stigma • Contact with LIVED experience changes attitudes and behaviors.

CONTACT is KEY http: //www. comingoutproudprogram. org/images/Rsch_etal_COP_RCT_BJP_publ. Online. pdf

CONTACT is KEY http: //www. comingoutproudprogram. org/images/Rsch_etal_COP_RCT_BJP_publ. Online. pdf

All activities designed to help attempt survivors, or anyone who has been suicidal, should

All activities designed to help attempt survivors, or anyone who has been suicidal, should be consistent with one or more of the following core values: 1 Core Values for Supporting People with Lived Experience Foster hope and help people find meaning and purpose in life Preserve dignity and counter stigma, shame, and discrimination Connect people to peer supports Promote community connectedness Engage and support family and friends Respect and support cultural, ethnic, and/or spiritual beliefs and traditions Promote choice and collaboration in care Provide timely access to care and support 1. Suicide Attempt Survivors Task Force. (2014). The way forward: Pathways to hope, recovery, and wellness with insights from lived experience. Washington, DC: Author.

Lesson 1: Disclosure Options “Our goal here is to consider what the costs and

Lesson 1: Disclosure Options “Our goal here is to consider what the costs and benefits are of disclosing one’s mental health experiences to some people. We also seek to discuss strategies for coming out most effectively should you decide to do so. ”

Marie 32 years old Struggling with schizophrenia for more than 12 years Things are

Marie 32 years old Struggling with schizophrenia for more than 12 years Things are good – has not been hospitalized in 5 years Marie and John Henry Has a good job Supportive Husband Frequently attends mutual help groups and provides support Outspoken advocate against stigma Marie is a person who identifies herself as “mentally ill. ” John Henry 32 years old Struggled with schizophrenia since age 19 Married Works a great job in a law office Has not been hospitalized in 5 years No one at work knows about his diagnosis No one in his social circles know either John Henry is a person who does not identify himself as “mentally ill. ”

To Disclose or Not, that is the question…. .

To Disclose or Not, that is the question…. .

It’s hard to decide to come out when internalizing self-stigma. This additional HOP lesson

It’s hard to decide to come out when internalizing self-stigma. This additional HOP lesson might help with the decision to self-disclose. Challenging Personally Hurtful Self. Stigma 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |----------|----------|----------| Very much disagree ____ Sometimes I agree with stigma. People with mental illness are weak. ____ Sometimes I agree with stigma. I should feel ashamed of myself. ____ Sometimes I agree with stigma. I think I am less a person because of mental illness. ____ Sometimes I agree with stigma. I can’t reach my goals because of mental illness.

What did you decide? _____ Yes, I would Decision Time ----- No, I would

What did you decide? _____ Yes, I would Decision Time ----- No, I would not _____ Still unsure To whom? When? Where?

Do a Test. “…. The thing is, because we can’t see it, we don’t

Do a Test. “…. The thing is, because we can’t see it, we don’t know who’s going through what and we don’t know when and we don’t always know why. Mental health is an invisible thing, but it touches all of us at some point or another. It’s part of life. Like De. Mar said, “You never know what that person is going through. ”

Craft your story. It’s hard to stop the clanging bell.

Craft your story. It’s hard to stop the clanging bell.

 This year we are joining efforts with the Clackamas Art Alliance on the

This year we are joining efforts with the Clackamas Art Alliance on the Ask the Question Project to listen to the voices of those with lived experience of a suicide attempt. We will be selecting 10 -15 survivors along with someone they have identified as a support to share their story through an interview and photography session. We are currently accepting applications for anyone 18 and older until March 30.

Nina Danielsen Questions? Thoughts? Ally Linfoot Health Promotion Coordinator Peer Delivered Services Coordinator ndanielsen@clackamas.

Nina Danielsen Questions? Thoughts? Ally Linfoot Health Promotion Coordinator Peer Delivered Services Coordinator ndanielsen@clackamas. us alinfoot@clackamas. us