Stigma, exclusion, and marginalization associated with substance use disorders can deter individuals from seeking, accessing, and completing demand reduction services. Raising awareness and training are essential to tackle the stigma associated with mental health problems, including substance use disorders. The Stigma Section of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) invites you to the free webinar comprising three panels scheduled for 9:30 to 13:30 EST (Washington, DC time), corresponding to 15:30 to 19:30 CET (Central European Time). The panels will feature experts engaged in developing and leading successful anti-stigma programs in different parts of the world. Discussions will appeal to anyone interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities involved in successful anti-stigma work. Panel 1: Leadership by people with lived experience in stigma reduction programs Co-Chairs: •Godfrey Kagaayi from Uganda, a partner in Time To Change Global. •Manvi Tiwari from India. She studies communications and is a youth advisor for Sangath in India. Panel 2: Achieving International Consensus about Action: The Lancet Commission on Ending Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health Co-Chairs: •Charlene Sunkel, Global Mental Health Peer Network, South Africa •Graham Thornicroft, Centre for Global Mental Health and Centre for Implementation Science, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, UK Panel 3: Current responses to the need to reduce stigma in health systems Co-Chairs: • Mike Pietrus, Director Opening Minds, Mental Health Commission of Canada • Samuel Breau, Manager Access to quality mental health care, Mental Health Commission of Canada
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