Antistigmaprogrammas
Antistigmaprogrammas are organized efforts in public health, social policy, and community life aimed at reducing stigma and discrimination toward individuals or groups defined by characteristics such as mental illness, HIV status, disability, or sexual orientation. The goal is to change attitudes, increase acceptance, and promote equal access to services and opportunities. Programs are implemented by governments, non-governmental organizations, schools, workplaces, and healthcare providers.
Common strategies include informational campaigns that provide accurate facts about the condition; contact-based interventions where members
Outcomes are typically measured in terms of attitude change, willingness to interact with or hire individuals
Challenges include cultural differences, resource constraints, and the potential for backfiring if messages are stigmatizing themselves