Stigma Reduction Webinars with Connecticut State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and Shatterproof

These one-hour webinars address different aspects of stigma associated with substance use disorders, from the language used to social attitudes and behaviors. The second webinar introduces an innovative stigma index that measured Connecticut residents’ attitudes toward people with opioid use disorder.

• The Palpable Impact of Language on Individuals, Families and Communities Challenged by Addiction (9/14/2022)
• Addressing Addiction Stigma in Connecticut: The Impact Public Stigma has on Social Isolation, Seeking Help and Employment (12/6/2022)
• Addressing Addiction Stigma with Family, Friends, and Communities in Connecticut (3/20/23)
• Addressing Addiction Stigma in Connecticut: Successfully Implementing Public Health Campaigns and Increasing Engagement (6/21/23)