Hidden struggles: Addressing mental health stigma in rural areas
Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience a mental health condition within any given year. Yet, the misconceptions, myths, and stigma associated with mental health conditions are significant barriers that keep people in rural areas from seeking and receiving treatment. This session will explore stigma in rural communities and provide resources to support mental health in rural areas.
Join MHA and guests for this free, 60-minute session where we will:
- Hear from those living in rural areas on their experiences with mental health stigma.
- Explore how stigma can be addressed in rural areas.
- Discuss options for support and resources available to rural residents.
Meet the Speakers
Jeff Winton, CEO of Rural Minds
Shauna Reitmeir, MSC, LICSW, CEO of Alluma, Inc.
Richard Lawrence (Larry) Merkel, Jr. M.D., Ph.D., Professor & Director of Outreach at Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences University of Virginia
Rei Scott, Student & President of Students With Psychosis executive board