Stigma & Discrimination
The Stigma and Discrimination Working Group has been established to foster knowledge sharing among members about proven strategies to combat mental health-related stigma and discrimination. The primary objective of this initiative is to empower members to challenge these issues within their respective communities and contribute to worldwide efforts, particularly in low-resource settings.
Sue Baker
Changing Minds Globally
Working Group Co-Chairs
Judy Kariuki
BasicNeeds BasicRights Kenya
Taha Sabri
Taskeen Health Initiative
Our Focus
The group will be working towards:
Sharing evidence-based strategies, toolkits, tools, materials, and research on anti-stigma programs across global regions.
Supporting members to increase their knowledge and build capacity to develop, implement and evaluate anti-stigma programs.
Encouraging members to exchange innovative approaches, practices, and experiences with peers from similar cultural/geographic contexts.
Collectively advocate for increased attention to, and investment in, anti-stigma programs at key global events/moments.
Our Work
Read the concept note for our Working Group:
Breaking Barriers: Building a Community of Support to Combat Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination
A group of authors, and our partners, from the The Lancet Commission on Ending Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health presented a new paper in 2024 providing greater analysis on the survey of people with lived experience (PWLE) from around the world and lessons learned. The paper explains how individuals were surveyed in 6 languages across over 30 countries. It offers valuable insights into the experiences and reflections of stigma and discrimination related to mental health. Read more here.
Registration for this Working Group is open!
How to join us:
Sign up for the Global Mental Health Action Network (Action Network) and select your preferred Working Groups. Register here.
Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive an email inviting you to create your account for our online Community platform, Circle. Once complete, you will have access to the Working Group spaces that you selected in your registration form.
Circle supports us to communicate, collaborate and take action together as a global mental health advocacy community. We look forward to seeing you on the platform!
If you are already a member of the Action Network and would like to sign up for the Working Group, please email admin@gmhan.org