Agenda Stigma against people with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) is a set of negative attitudes and stereotypes that can create barriers to treatment and make these conditions worse. Stigma can prevent people who need care from seeking it, disclosing substance use, or can result in poorer quality care. This hybrid training day will explore actionable […]
MESUD LC 2026 Stigma Training Day Read More »
This interactive lecture invites healthcare professionals to explore how stigma shows up in clinical language, policies, and unconscious bias—and how trauma-informed care and battling compassion fatigue can transform patient experiences. Participants will learn practical tools to increase patients’ sense of safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment across care settings. Learning Objectives: Analyze how stigma manifests in
This webinar, presented by Liz Scharnetzki, PhD, will provide an overview of the social psychological principles related to stigma-reduction, with a focus on the stigmas associated with substance use and behavioral health conditions. Webinar content will give examples of research that supports actionable strategies to reduce stigma, and we will discuss the application of these
Beyond Awareness: Evidence-Based Strategies for Reducing Stigma in Clinical Practice Read More »
