This session will introduce participants to the concept of stigma, how it manifests in the context of substance use, and its implications for people who use substances. Webinar participants will learn about key communication concepts related to stigma and evidence-informed communication strategies for reducing stigma.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to define stigma and describe the role of stigma in the substance use context.
- Participants will be able to characterize how stigma affects people who use substances.
- Participants will be able to assess whether stigma has changed over time.
- Participants will be able to describe how research can guide communication strategies for stigma reduction
- Participants will be able to identify and apply evidence-informed strategies for stigma reduction.
Presenter: Alene Kennedy-Hendricks, PhD
