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Understanding Stigma

Online learning module

The stigmatization of people living with mental illness including addiction is all too common in Canada, including within healthcare environments. Pe…

Source : Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Format: Link
Published: 2023
Topics: Background information on stigma

Beyond stigma: Treating opioid use disorder

Website

This article highlights the challenges faced by individuals living with opioid use disorder (OUD) in healthcare settings and the lack of guidance on …

Source : Subject Matter Health Research Lab
Format: Link
Published: 2023
Topics: Stigma reduction, Background information on stigma

Lutte contre la stigmatisation : vers un système de santé plus inclusif

Report

Chaque année, l'administrateur ou l'administratrice en chef de la santé publique rédige un rapport sur l'état de la santé publique au Canada. Ces rap…

Source : Agence de la santé publique du Canada
Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: Background information on stigma

Stigmatisation de la consommation de drogues

Website

Les décès liés aux surdoses et les autres méfaits touchent nos amis, nos familles et nos communautés. La dépendance n'est pas un choix. C'est un prob…

Source : Santé Canada
Format: Link
Published: 2022
Topics: Background information on stigma

The Impact of Stigma

Background document

Stigma can create real and tangible harms for people who use drugs. We can help or harm through our words and behaviours.

Source : Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC)
Format: Link
Published: 2020
Topics: Determinants of health, Background information on stigma

have THAT talk About Substance Use Health

Website

The have THAT talk series was developed to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in all areas of our lives. Everyone can take action …

Source : Ottawa Public Health, CAPSA
Format: Link
Published: 2022
Topics: Background information on stigma, Spectrum of substance use

Addressing Stigma: Towards a More Inclusive Health System

Report

Every year, the Chief Public Health Officer writes a report on the state of public health in Canada. These reports raise the profile of public health…

Source : Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: Background information on stigma

Comprendre la stigmatisation

Online learning module

Le projet a pour but de lutter contre la stigmatisation des personnes aux prises avec des troubles mentaux et des dépendances par les fournisseurs de…

Source : Commission de la santé mentale du Canada, Centre de santé mentale et de toxicomanie (CAMH)
Format: Link
Published: 2020
Topics: Background information on stigma

#STIGMAKILLS Online Toolkit

Toolkit

An online toolkit to help readers understand and reduce substance use related stigma. 

Source : Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough
Format: PDF
Published: 2023
Topics: Background information on stigma

Conversations of Substance with Guest Vera Etches

Podcast

The Conversations of Substance podcast series asks difficult questions and suggests multiple answers to complex issues around people’s health with re…

Source : CAPSA
Format: Audio
Published: 2022
Topics: Determinants of health, Background information on stigma, Stigma and stigma reduction, Best practices and engagement toolkits