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“Smash” stigmas about mental health! by Heather Choate
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Heather Choate performed this challenge in support of
NAMI Pierce County
NAMI & Underserved Communities
We live in a racialized society, where the perception of race matters profoundly regarding relationships, opportunities and access to housing, employment and services. Therefore, members of racial groups face additional barriers when it comes to receiving care. Some of these include higher levels of stigma within a community, fewer mental health professionals in their immediate area and fewer providers with a similar background or who speak the same language.
There is also a lack of covered mental health care for members of racialized groups who are overrepresented in professions that do not offer health insurance. Often, even when they have insurance, they face discrimination or disparate treatment when trying to access care. They may receive poorer quality care due to lack of cultural competence, language barriers, bias and inadequate resources. This can result in misdiagnosis, dropping out of treatment and delayed recovery.
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BUST A BALLOON or BREAK AN EGG CHALLENGE & DONATE
BUST A BALLOON or BREAK AN EGG CHALLENGE & DONATE
#BustTheStigma or #BreakTheStigma
1) Bust the Stigma: Blow up a balloon, write a stigma on one side and #BusttheStigma on the other. Record yourself busting the balloon in a creative way! Tag and challenge your friends to join in at bustorbreakthestigma.com or donate.
2) Break the Stigma: Grab an egg and write a stigma on one side and #BreakTheStigma on the other. Record yourself breaking the egg in a creative way! Tag and challenge your friends to join in at bustorbreakthestigma.com or donate.
EXAMPLE “I bust the stigma of anxiety”; “I challenge John and Sally Doe to bust the stigma at bustorbreaktthestigma.com or donate."
It's time to start the conversation and bring mental health awareness to the forefront. Join us by participating today and YOU can help us bust or break the stigma of mental illness.
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This challenge is part of the fundraising competition: NAMI PIERCE COUNTY PRESENTS May Mental Health MonthA viral challenge to bring mental health awareness & destigmatize mental illness NAMI Pierce County$2,530.00Raised so farNAMI Pierce County$75.00Raised so farNAMI Pierce County$440.00Raised so farNami & FriendsNAMI Pierce County$250.00Raised so farNAMI Pierce County$75.00Raised so far
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