Preventing and Reducing Stigma Evidencebased Practices Across Community

Preventing and Reducing Stigma: Evidence-based Practices Across Community Sectors Series Presenter Organization Date 1

Preventing and Reducing Stigma Cross Sector Slide Deck Faith Leaders Impact and Evidence-based Strategies for Preventing and Reducing Stigma

Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: § Describe why addressing stigma with faith leaders is important § List the potential impact of stigma and the role that faith leaders can play § List strategies for engaging faith leaders in the prevention and reduction of stigma 3

A Role for Everyone Stigma disproportionately influences health outcomes and mental wellbeing for individuals with mental health or substance use disorder. Stigma is not limited to one setting or condition; it is cross-cutting in all communities and populations.

A Role for Every Sector Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Police and other professionals engaged in enforcement Judges, Courts, Probation and Jails Prevention Education Community level prevention practitioners Policy Makers State and Local Government Officials Professionals in school and higher education settings. Preventing & Reducing Stigma Behavioral Health First Responders Professionals such as EMT’s who are among those first to provide assistance Faith Leaders Clinicians working in treatment and mental health Settings People within faith institutions guiding or leading others. Healthcare Business Professionals working in healthcare or community health centers Workplace Settings EMPOWERMENT and RESILIENCE

Faith Leaders Why it Matters Many Americans are part of a faith community, which can be the first point of contact for those seeking help with a mental health or substance use problem.

Why it Matters The role of faith leaders in supporting individuals with mental health and/or substance depends on a complex mix of factors.

Faith Leaders What's the Impact Reinforcing stigma in faith communities can create obstacles for individuals needing help. Faith leaders are often not trained in mental health and addictions.

What's the Impact Mental health clinicians lack training in religion and spirituality. Lack of coordination between religious institutions and professional services can impact care.

Faith Leaders What Can We Do Acknowledge the potential of faith-based communities to reach broad populations Create and implement a faith-based mental health literacy intervention.

What Can We Do Train faith leaders in evidence-based mental health and SUD interventions. Train clinicians to value the spiritual practices and support that religious institutions provide.

We Can: Develop partnerships between professional providers and faith communities to facilitate coordination of care. Ensure a culturally responsive, communitybased participatory approach.

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