PAHO Launches New Campaign to Curb Stigma Against People with Mental Health Conditions

PAHO (Pan American Health Organization)

Washington, DC, October 7, 2022 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is launching #DoYourShare to support mental health, a campaign that seeks to curb the stigma and discrimination experienced by people with mental health conditions, and promote positive interactions that improve their search for help.

 

Various studies show that stereotypes, prejudices, and discriminatory behaviors towards people with mental health problems are common.

 

Through messages on social media, using #DoYourShare, people are invited to break the silence, share their stories, and have an open and honest conversation about how one really feel, and thereby, provide mental health support and reduce stigma and discrimination.

 

Read the full news article  on the PAHO website.

PAHO (Pan American Health Organization)

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Victoria Hornby

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Victoria is CEO of Mental Health Innovations, the charity behind SHOUT, the UK’s first 24/7 crisis text service. From 2011 to 2017, she was Director of Programmes at The Royal Foundation, building a portfolio of projects including the Invictus Games, Coach Core, United for Wildlife and Heads Together.