Department of Health & Human Services
Detroit - Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency [D-WCCMHA]
Erasing Stigma
Each of us has the power to erase stigma from mental health care. We need to recognize that mental illness is not unusual. An estimated 44 million Americans experience a mental disorder in any given year. That compares to 23.6 million children and adults in the United States who have diabetes. Whether someone has a physical or mental illness, there should not be any barriers to care and treatment. Stigma is a barrier to mental health care.
Highlights of what the Detroit-Wayne County CMH Agency is doing to combat stigma
- hosts conferences, including Erasing Stigma, a groundbreaking conference featuring consumers and national speakers including Dr. David Satcher, former U.S. Surgeon General.
- Supports consumer and community activities that help remove barriers
- Develops public service campaigns for mental health services
- Promotes mental health events and activities in the community
Click here to view public service announcements by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: http://whatadifference.org/