LEARNING FROM LIVED EXPERIENCE: TACKLING STIGMA

Abstract

Background: Stigma/prejudice impacts individuals with mental health concerns. Healthcare professionals’ attitudes towards these individuals are not substantially more accepting than those of the public (Krupa, 2008). We were... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Susan Burwash (Eastern Washington University)
  2. Diane Norell (Eastern Washington University)

Topic Areas

Education / Research / Professional Challenges , Social inequality , Occupational Justice , Pedagogical methods , Service user involvement in developing practice education and research enablement

Session

OS - 5N » Vocational Rehabilitation (13:50 - Friday, 17th June, Fottrell Theatre)

Paper

ENOTHE_COTEC_Abs_CE_Research_FINAL.docx