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Dr. Suchin Shukla reveals that revolutionary medications for opioid use disorder can dramatically reduce overdose deaths, yet access barriers still threaten lives.

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Clinician: methadone and buprenorphine dramatically reduce overdose deaths, but access gaps persist
Dr. Suchin Shukla presented epidemiology, neurobiology, and decades of evidence showing methadone and buprenorphine substantially lower mortality; he stressed high‑risk groups and persistent access barriers including ER, jail, and stigma-related obstacles.
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September 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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Stigma can show up in places we may not immediately recognize.

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• Policies + service processes
• Interactions between staff + clients
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September 21, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Colorado's groundbreaking training program equipped 1,500+ healthcare professionals to provide stigma-free care for pregnant patien…

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Colorado Trains 1,500 in Pregnancy Substance Care
Colorado's groundbreaking training program equipped 1,500+ healthcare professionals to provide stigma-free care for pregnant patien… #Colorado #Healthcaretraining #MaternalHealth #Stigmareduction #Substanceusedisorders
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July 3, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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Innovative strategies in North Carolina are breaking barriers to MOUD access, with mobile units and community teams making treatment more accessible than ever.

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Local providers expand access to MOUD with mobile units, post‑overdose teams, and FQHC integration
Panelists from FQHCs, county recovery offices and MOUD providers described practical strategies to expand access—mobile OTP units, field induction by post‑overdose teams, FQHC‑based OBOT models, pharmacy navigation and housing supports for pregnant people—and urged visible community engagement to reduce stigma.
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September 27, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Milad Haghani on Suicide and Road Safety
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July 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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York County is taking a bold stand against suicide by proclaiming September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, calling on the community to unite in awareness and action.

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York County proclaims September 2026 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; commissioners, survivors urge community action
York County commissioners read a proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and heard firsthand testimony from local survivors and advocates who urged broad community involvement in prevention and stigma reduction. The proclamation cited national and state statistics and local counts: 68 county deaths in 2025 and 47 year-to-date in 2026.
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September 24, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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Flip tables on drug stigma—Michelle: "Let us teach you... treat like humans." Center lived exp for harm reduction dignity. Thoughts? #WellbeingWarriors #EmpowerRecovery

Circle your voice win—reply chain? #StigmaReduction

October 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Even as a therapist I experienced medication-induced suicidal thoughts & stayed silent from fear of judgment. So what if you judge me—not my issue to carry. My goal is to help bridge gaps. #RealTalkTherapy #StigmaReduction

Disclaimer: Always consult your own support network for mental health needs.
May 23, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Unlocking the Future: 10 Transformative Trends in Psychology and Mental Health

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Unlocking the Future: 10 Transformative Trends in Psychology and Mental Health
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January 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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December 17, 2024 at 7:41 AM
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December 17, 2024 at 7:41 AM
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Carson City Council is taking a stand this May, urging the community to break the stigma surrounding mental health and support those in need.

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Carson City Council proclaims May as Mental Health Awareness Month
Carson City Council declares May as a month to promote mental health awareness and support.
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May 22, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Adams County is taking a bold step by proclaiming May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month, urging the community to turn awareness into action and support those in need.

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Adams County Board proclaims May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month
Adams County recognizes May 2025 to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma.
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May 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Paul Bolton critiques the narrow focus of anti-stigma efforts on depression/anxiety, urging inclusion of psychosis—still marginalized in public discourse. A vital reminder to expand mental health narratives toward true equity.

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The two very different types of mental health stigma
Psychosis and depression carry very different types of stigma, and acknowledging that is crucial to advocacy campaigns.
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June 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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A local hero known as the 'naloxone queen' has trained nearly 700 people in Burke County, igniting a community-wide effort to combat overdose deaths and change lives.

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County highlights naloxone training reach, credits staff 'naloxone queen'
Staff reported broad naloxone training activity: 424 people trained across 43 trainings last year and 668 people trained since August 2024; committee praised staff member Brandy for leading the effort to increase community naloxone saturation.
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July 24, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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Dallas County is taking a stand for mental health by recognizing National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month, emphasizing the importance of community support and funding for those in need.

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Court designates Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Month; community groups press for continued funding
Commissioners proclaimed both National Recovery Month (including an event Sept. 26) and National Suicide Prevention Month, with community leaders and service providers urging support for outreach, crisis lines and safe-storage gun strategies.
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September 19, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Marion County's latest mental-health needs assessment reveals shocking barriers to care, from workforce shortages to stigma, while promising improvements are on the horizon.

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County mental-health needs assessment released; programs transitioned into Sandra Eskenazi leadership
The board heard that Forge Ahead Clubhouse and Stepping Stones residential programs have transitioned to Sandra Eskenazi leadership, that the opioid treatment program passed a Joint Commission survey with no high-risk findings, and that a Marion County mental-health needs assessment cites workforce, transport, insurance and stigma as top barriers.
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September 5, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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School-based clinics are valuable, but innovative access points like the Carver Center are breaking down stigma and connecting teens to mental health support in a familiar environment.

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Port Chester school clinics, Carver Center praised as low‑stigma access points
Vice Chair Legislator Nancy Barr told the committee school‑based clinics can still stigmatize students; community centers such as the Carver Center and programs that integrate mental health into after‑school activities can improve youth access.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Stigma surrounding mental health is not just a personal issue—it’s a barrier that keeps communities from accessing vital care, as highlighted by Yale's Dr. Darius Ihinyancho.

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Yale psychiatrist tells Westchester committee stigma keeps people from seeking mental-health care
Dr. Darius Ihinyancho told the Westchester committee that personal, social and system-level stigma prevents people from seeking help and recommended culturally tailored, community‑based delivery models — churches, schools and peer support — to increase access.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Join us August 31 for Stigma, Prevention, Risk Reduction. Coalition Event, recovery leaders, community members, professionals.
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August 26, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Stigma can show up in places we may not immediately recognize.

The toolkit focuses on 3 areas:
• Outreach + health education materials
• Policies + service processes
• Interactions between staff + clients

#StigmaReduction
August 23, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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The Western North Carolina Recovery Rally is back on Sept. 3, bringing music, community, and a celebration of diverse recovery pathways to downtown Asheville!

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Western North Carolina Recovery Rally set for Sept. 3 at Pack Square to celebrate multiple recovery pathways
Organizers say the second annual WNC Recovery Rally on Sept. 3 at Pack Square will feature two stages, panels, live music, exhibitors and more than 80 community partners to celebrate recovery and reduce stigma.
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August 22, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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A presenter bravely shared their journey through early psychosis, highlighting the fear that silenced them and the urgent need for open conversations about mental health.

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Presenter shares personal account of fear and recovery in early psychosis
A presenter recounted personal experiences of early psychosis—fear, stopping disclosure and later relief after getting help—and urged destigmatizing perceptual experiences so youth seek care earlier.
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August 21, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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New strategies are emerging to better recognize and manage perimenopause and menopause in primary care, aiming to reduce stigma and enhance workplace accommodations for midlife health.

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Collaborative considers perimenopause guidance and workplace accommodations to reduce stigma and improve care
Presenters suggested streamlined primary‑care prompts, follow‑up visit timing and workplace accommodation guidance (physical environment, policies, culture, role redesign) to better identify and manage perimenopause and midlife health concerns.
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July 25, 2026 at 2:13 AM
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Austin is taking a bold step by proclaiming July 2026 as Chronic Illness Awareness Month, urging us to confront stigma and enhance access to vital care.

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Austin proclaims July as Chronic Illness Awareness Month; local groups urge testing, resources
Council member Mark Duchin proclaimed July 2026 as Chronic Illness Awareness Month in Austin, described personal experience with chronic illness, and highlighted resources from the Arthritis Foundation, Power for Parkinson’s and Urology Austin.
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July 24, 2026 at 1:56 AM