Tune Out Stigma of Mental Health

• Tune out stigma by considering the misconceptions, prejudice or barriers that you or others face regarding mental health and wellbeing. You can help increase understanding by making sure mental health and wellbeing are not taboo topics in your community, and letting others know if they are engaging in stigma-promoting behaviour.

• How can I tune in to stigma?

  • Challenging negative ideas around mental health

  • Normalize talking about mental health and wellbeing

  • Avoiding terms that can stigmatize mental health

  • Engaging people with lived experience of mental ill-health as consultants

  • Speak out about stigma when you notice it