Stigma is defined as a set of negative beliefs that a group or society holds about a topic or group of people. The World Health Organization has classified stigma as having a detrimental effect on the treatment of individuals and is a huge barrier to recovery. Public attitudes about various stigmatizing conditions indicate that individuals with a substance use disorder are viewed more negatively than individuals with a mental health disorder. This stigma promotes the vicious cycle that is embedded in the disease of substance use disorder. In the state of Alabama, stigma presents as a barrier to seeking treatment and directly affects the way an individual views themselves. The goal of this summit is to address stigma, as it relates to individuals with a substance use disorder, by dispelling myths, educating on evidence-based practices, and bringing awareness to this public health issue.

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Schedule:	Every day, starting on 02/26/25 and ending on 02/26/25
Times:	08:15am-04:15pm CST
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Wednesday, February 26, 2025 08:15am 04:15pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Wednesday, February 26, 2025 08:15am 04:15pm
Location:	Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine 445 Health Sciences Blvd Dothan, AL 36303
Session ID:	CS-2502-SJSHSX-05
Price:	Price Standard: $50.00 VitAL Guest: $0.00

Stigma is defined as a set of negative beliefs that a group or society holds about a topic or group of people. The World Health Organization has classified stigma as having a detrimental effect on the treatment of individuals and is a huge barrier to recovery. Public attitudes about various stigmatizing conditions indicate that individuals with a substance use disorder are viewed more negatively than individuals with a mental health disorder. This stigma promotes the vicious cycle that is embedded in the disease of substance use disorder. In the state of Alabama, stigma presents as a barrier to seeking treatment and directly affects the way an individual views themselves. The goal of this summit is to address stigma, as it relates to individuals with a substance use disorder, by dispelling myths, educating on evidence-based practices, and bringing awareness to this public health issue.

Behavioral health focuses on the promotion of well-being through prevention or intervention of those who have a mental illness (MI) and/or substance use disorder (SUD). This includes support of those who experience or are in recovery from these conditions, along with their families and communities. This conference will focus on changing the lens through increasing knowledge, reducing stigma, and normalizing conversations about behavioral health issues. Improving behavioral health services for individuals with a MI or SUD can be challenging, but together we can have a significant impact on the individuals' physical and social well-being. Join us for an education and training opportunity which will highlight these topics and provide strategies you can implement into your current profession.
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Behavioral health focuses on the promotion of well-being through prevention or intervention of those who have a mental illness (MI) and/or substance use disorder (SUD). This includes support of those who experience or are in recovery from these conditions, along with their families and communities. This conference will focus on changing the lens through increasing knowledge, reducing stigma, and normalizing conversations about behavioral health issues. Improving behavioral health services for individuals with a MI or SUD can be challenging, but together we can have a significant impact on the individuals' physical and social well-being. Join us for an education and training opportunity which will highlight these topics and provide strategies you can implement into your current profession.