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Mental illness is treatable, and recovery is possible when education,
family, peer and community supports are available and used. However,
many never seek help or treatment because of the stigma, discrimination
or shame they experience. The result is unnecessary pain and sadness
for the person with the mental illness, their family, friends and the
community as a whole.
The Mental Illness:
It's not always
what you think project was
initiated by Sacramento County Department of Health and Human
Services/ Division of Behavioral Health Services (DHHS/DBHS) to:
We want to change minds, attitudes and outcomes. As you read on, you
may find that mental illness is not always what you think.
Mental illness affects every ethnic, racial, economic, religious and age
group. Roughly one in every four adults will experience a diagnosable
mental disorder during their lifetime. Nearly one out of every five children
will experience emotional or behavioral difficulty. In Sacramento County,
it is estimated that nearly 355,000 residents are living with a mental
illness.
● Reduce stigma and discrimination
● Promote mental health and wellness
● Inspire hope for people and families living with mental illness

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Did You Know?
Abraham Lincoln lived with
severe depression and
Winston Churchill lived with
bipolar disorder.
Countless successful actors,
writers, musicians and artists
have lived with mental
illness, including: Catherine
Zeta Jones, Carrie Fisher,
Margot Kidder and Ludwig
van Beethoven.
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A mental illness causes mild to severe disturbances in thinking,
perception, mood and/or behavior. These disturbances can affect a
person's ability to cope with life's demands and routines. However, with
education, support and treatment, people can—and do—recover and live
fulfilling lives. Studies indicate that the earlier a mental illness is identified
and treated, the better the chances are for full recovery.
Common mental illnesses include:
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● Adjustment disorders
● Panic disorder
● Obsessive-compulsive disorder
● Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
● Depressive disorder
● Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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News broadcasters Jane
Pauley and Mike Wallace
have publicly documented
their bipolar disorder and
clinical depression.
Olympian gold medalist
Michael Phelps frequently
discusses his Attention
Deficit / Hyperactivity
Disorder. Other famous
athletes with mental illness
include Golden Glove winner
Jimmy Piersall, baseball
players Dontrelle Willis and
Zack Greinke and former
football greats Lionel
Aldridge, Herschel Walker
and Greg Montgomery.
Read on to find out what's
being done — and how you
can help.
The Real Threat: Stigma and Discrimination
Stigma is the rejection, avoidance or fear people direct toward those they
perceive as being "different." Stigma becomes discrimination when it
deprives people of their civil rights, access to fair housing, employment
opportunities, education and full participation in life. According to a
landmark 1999 United States Surgeon General report, stigma is "the most
● Eating disorders
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FACT: Like heart disease or diabetes, research shows that mental illness
is often a medical condition that calls for proper treatment, support and
education.
FACT: Two-thirds of people with a diagnosable mental illness never seek
professional help. Many do not know where to go, don't realize their
condition is treatable or fear discrimination.
FACT: Self-stigma prevents up to 60% of those with mental illness from
seeking treatment. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, people who suffer from chronic, untreated depression may
die up to 25 years earlier than someone in the general population.
FACT: Roughly 50% of those with severe mental illness are also affected
by substance abuse. Living with both disorders significantly increases
stigma and discrimination often resulting in social isolation.
FACT: People often associate mental illness with danger or violence. The
fact is that someone with a mental illness is no more likely to be violent
than someone in the general population and is actually three times more
likely to become a victim of violence.

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formidable obstacle to future progress in the arena of mental illness and
health."
Stigma comes from other people, from institutions and even from self-
imposed shame. Individually, each source of stigma represents a major
barrier. Collectively, they can be profoundly damaging and difficult to
overcome. Stigma can shatter hopes of recovery and social inclusion,
leaving the person feeling devastated and isolated.
Nearly half of the adults in a national survey said they were unwilling to
socialize with, work with, or live near someone with a mental illness.
People living with mental illness often say the stigma and discrimination
associated with their illness can be worse than the mental illness itself.
The truth is, numerous people living with mental illness go about their
everyday lives and successfully fulfill their roles at work, home and in
their community. Unless self-disclosed, no one would know that a
neighbor, co-worker, supervisor or chief executive officer has a
diagnosable mental illness.

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Mental illness does not discriminate. But sometimes people do.
Stigma and discrimination against those living with mental illness is
widespread and reaches into schools and institutions of learning,
employment, housing, health care and media. It causes shame, prejudice
and hopelessness and inhibits over half of those living with mental illness
from seeking treatment. This creates serious personal and societal
consequences. When shame is removed from the equation, people with
mental illness will more readily seek treatment, achieve recovery and
engage in meaningful activities.
Stigma is the largest obstacle to recovery, treatment and societal
acceptance for people living with mental illness. Stigma and
discrimination was a major theme during Sacramento County's Mental
Health Services Act (MHSA) community planning process from 2005-
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2011. Continuing the efforts of the MHSA initiative, the Sacramento
County Division of Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) initiated a
multimedia, mental health promotion and stigma and discrimination
reduction project. The goal is to fundamentally change negative attitudes
and perceptions about mental illness and demonstrate that people living
with mental illness are everyday people leading meaningful lives.
The anti-stigma and discrimination project ultimately seeks to eliminate
the barriers to achieving full inclusion in society and increase access to
mental health resources to support individuals and families. All of us can
make a difference by making a commitment to end stigma and
discrimination.
8 Things you can do to stop stigma and discrimination
1. Make a pledge. Refuse to perpetuate or tolerate stigma and commit
to changing your language and attitude about people living with
mental illness. Using words like "crazy" or "insane" to describe
someone living with mental illness is hurtful. Commit to removing this
type of language and other labels from your life.
2. Take a stand. Ask others to stop promoting stigma and using hurtful
language. Keep in mind the best way to stop others from promoting
stigma is to educate them about mental health and to let them know
how their words and actions hurt others.
3. Educate yourself. Learn about mental health issues and the
devastating effects of stigma. Ask someone who has openly shared
about their mental health issues what their experience is like.
Knowledge is a powerful tool for dispelling myths and stereotypes.
Share your knowledge.
4. Be an ally. Think of a friend or family member you have been
concerned about. Call them to see how they are feeling. If someone

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you know exhibits sudden changes in behavior or is experiencing
suicidal thoughts, reach out to them and make every effort to ensure
that they get help.
5. Know your rights. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes
it illegal to discriminate against people with physical or psychiatric
disabilities in employment, transportation, communication, or
recreation. The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination
because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or
disability.
6. Be fearless. Begin a discussion with friends or family about a mental
health topic, even if it doesn't apply to you. "What causes someone to
feel suicidal?" or "What do you think children feel when their parents
divorce?" are examples.
7. End the silence. If you have been feeling down, stressed, or
anxious, call or meet with a trusted friend or family member and tell
them how you are feeling. Remember that when you speak about your
experience with mental illness, you give others permission to share
their experiences. Click here to read inspiring personal stories from
local residents, or submit your own personal story.
8. Use your voice. Join a speakers bureau or support group. Being
open about mental illness can reduce stigma and raise awareness.

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There are countless stories of hope and recovery to be told about
everyday people living with mental illness.
Thousands of people live successfully with mental illness every day — a
teacher who is a busy mom with three kids and living with bipolar
disorder or the veteran who is a son and brother who is living with
posttraumatic stress disorder.
To view a collection of stories from people in our community who are
living with mental illness, please see the stories below, or visit our
YouTube page here. We invite you to read and watch their stories of
hope, recovery and resiliency.
If you would like to share your story please visit the "Share Your Story"
section of the website.
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New — Lishia
Rahman-Jackson
New — Jennifer Buchanan
New — Judith
Gray
New — Kamila Baker
Andrea Crook
My journey with mental illness began when I was 24
and living in Los Angeles as a hair and makeup artist.
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Stacy Gannon
I was diagnosed Hopeless in 2005. At least that's how I
heard “Bipolar I with psychotic features.” Read More
Click here to watch a video of Lishia's personal story.
Click here to watch a video of Jennifer's personal story.
Click here to watch a video of Judith's personal story.
Click here to watch a video of Kamila's personal story.

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Patrick Ma
My life was a mess. I suffered through depression and was in
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Sacramento County
Division of Behavioral
Health
Depression and Bipolar
Support Alliance
Sacramento
National Alliance on
Mental Illness Sacramento
Consumers Self Help
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Sacramento County Division of Behavioral Health Services provides
mental health services for adults and children at facilities throughout the
county. Services vary according to age and individual needs, and may
include:
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2-1-1 Sacramento is a free information and referral service for the
community. Just call 2-1-1 (or 916-498-1000) or TTY 916-446-1434. An
InfoLine referral specialist will take your call and choose from over 2,400
nonprofit and public programs to recommend ones best suited to help.
Calls are always confidential.
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To learn more about mental health information and resources, visit the
following websites:
National Resources
Consumer Resources
Ethnic / Cultural Resources
Online Prevention Resources
● Crisis residential
● Case management
● Medication evaluation and support
● Hospitalization
● National Institute of Mental Health
● National Alliance on Mental Illness
● Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
● Wellness Recovery Action Plan
● National Empowerment Center
● Sacramento County Health and Human Services
● Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration/
Consumer/Survivor
● National Center for Cultural Competence: Georgetown University
Center for Child and Human Development
● Mental Health: Culture, Race and Ethnicity | A Supplement to
Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
● National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health
● California Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early
Intervention Clearinghouse: Culture Matters
● How to Report Suicidal Users on Facebook

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bipolar disorder.
van Beethoven.
Jimmy Piersall, baseball players
Dontrelle Willis and Zack Greinke
and former football greats Lionel
Aldridge, Herschel Walker and
Greg Montgomery.
being done — and how you can
help.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to students from Mr. Rowland's class at Arden Middle
School for winning the "Mental Illness: It's not always what you think"
Youth PSA Contest!
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped to reduce stigma
and discrimination in our community!
The winning video will run on Sacramento broadcast stations as an
advertisement in May, including during these shows on the below dates:
The video will also run at various times in May during these shows:
View the winning PSA here!
● May 2: Glee (9 p.m. – 10 p.m.) on FOX
● May 6: Rihanna 777 ( 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.) on FOX
● May 16: Bang Theory (7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) on CBS
● May 21: Dancing with the Stars ( 8p.m. – 10 p.m.) on ABC
● May 27: The Bachelorette (8 p.m. – 10 p.m.) on ABC
● Dr. Oz (NBC)
● Dr. Phil & Entertainment Tonight (CBS)
● TMZ (FOX)
● Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel (ABC)

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Las enfermedades mentales afectan a todos los grupos étnicos, raciales, económicos y
religiosos, y a personas de todas las edades. Aproximadamente uno de cada cuatro
adultos será diagnosticado con una enfermedad mental durante su vida.
Aproximadamente uno de cinco niños experimentará problemas emocionales o de
conducta. Se calcula que en el Condado de Sacramento unas 355,000 personas viven
con una enfermedad mental.
Las enfermedades mentales son tratables y la recuperación es posible cuando la
educación, el apoyo de la familia, los compañeros y los apoyos comunitarios disponibles
son usados. Sin embargo debido al estigma, la discriminación o la vergüenza que
enfrentan muchas personas no buscan ayuda o tratamiento. Como resultado de ello, la
persona con la enfermedad mental sufre, siente dolor y tristeza innecesariamente, asi
como sus familiares, amigos y la comunidad en general.
El proyecto Enfermedades Mentales: No siempre es lo que usted piensa, fue iniciado por
el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos/ División de Servicios de Salud
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Proyecto
Conductual del Condado de Sacramento (DHHS/DBHS) para:
El proyecto se propone terminar con el estigma. Queremos cambiar mentalidades,
actitudes y resultados. Al leer estos materiales comprobará que la enfermedad mental no
siempre es lo que usted piensa.
Los residentes del Condado de Sacramento pueden llamar al (211 o 916-498-1000, o al
TYY 916-446-1434), el cuál es un servicio de información y canalización gratuito y
confidencial a la comunidad. Un especialista en canalizaciones del InfoLine contestará su
llamada y elegirá de entre 2,400 programas sin fines de lucro y públicos para referirlo a
los programas que crea le puedan ayudar mejor a cada individuo. Las llamadas siempre
son confidenciales y hay intérpretes disponibles.
El proyecto contra el estigma y la discriminación ha producido materiales en diferentes
idiomas y los ha exhibido en todo el Condado para motivar a las personas a hablar
acerca de la senfermedades mentales, para promover historias positivas y exitosas y
para educar a la gente acerca de la verdad sobre las enfermedades mentales.
Lo invitamos a que hagan un "clic" en los siguientes ejemplos que aparecen a
continuación para que copie la información y la comparta con otros.
● Reducir el estigma y la discriminación
● Promover la salud mental y el bienestar
● Dar esperanza a personas y familias que viven con enfermedades mentales
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Bệnh tâm thần ảnh hưởng tới mọi nhóm chủng tộc, sắc dân, kinh tế, tôn giáo và tuổi
tác. Trong mỗi bốn người lớn, có khoảng một người sẽ trải qua chứng bệnh tâm thần
có thể chẩn đoán được trong đời họ. Trong mỗi năm đứa trẻ, có gần một em sẽ trải
qua tình trạng khó khăn về cảm xúc hoặc ứng xử. Tại Sacramento County, ước tính có
gần 355,000 cư dân sống với bệnh tâm thần.
Bệnh tâm thần có thể chữa trị được, và có thể bình phục khi nào có sẵn và sử dụng
được các yểm trợ từ giáo dục, gia đình, bạn đồng cảnh ngộ và cộng đồng. Tuy nhiên,
nhiều người chưa bao giờ tìm kiếm sự giúp đỡ hoặc chữa trị, bởi vì họ bị trải qua tình
trạng khinh rẻ, kỳ thị hoặc xấu hổ. Hậu quả là sự đau đớn và buồn phiền không cần
thiết xảy ra cho người mắc bệnh tâm thần, gia đình họ, bạn bè và cộng đồng nói chung.
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you think) được khởi xướng bởi Sở Y Tế và Dịch Vụ Nhân Sinh /Ngành Dịch Vụ Sức
Khoẻ Tâm Thần (Department of Health and Human Services /Division of Behavioral
Health Services, DHHS/DBHS) thuộc Sacramento County, nhằm:
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Dự án này nhằm chận đứng sự khinh rẻ. Chúng tôi muốn thay đổi những suy nghĩ, thái
độ và hậu quả. Trong lúc đọc, quý vị có thể thấy bệnh tâm thần không luôn như mình
nghĩ.
Cư dân nên cảm thấy thoải mái gọi điện thoại số 211 Sacramento (211 hoặc 916-498-
1000, hoặc TTY 916-446-1434), là một dịch vụ thông tin và giới thiệu kín đáo và miễn
phí cho cộng đồng. Một chuyên viên giới thiệu (referral) trên đường dây InfoLine sẽ
nhận cú điện thoại, và giúp lựa chọn từ hơn 2,400 chương trình cộng đồng và vô vụ lợi,
nhằm đề nghị những chương trình nào có thể giúp đỡ tốt nhất cho cá nhân này. Các cú
điện thoại luôn được giữ kín và có sẵn thông dịch viên.
Dự án chống sự khinh rẻ và kỳ thị đã cung cấp các tài liệu đa ngôn ngữ, được đăng tải
khắp nơi tại quận hạt này, để khuyến khích mọi người trò chuyện về bệnh tâm thần,
thúc đẩy những câu chuyện thành công và tích cực, và giáo dục cho mọi người biết sự
thật về bệnh tâm thần. Chúng tôi mời gọi quý vị bấm vào các mẫu tin dưới đây, để xem
xét, tải xuống và chia xẻ với những người khác.
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精神病會影響每一個族裔、種族、經濟、宗教和年齡層。大約每四個成人
中就有一人會在一生中得到精神病診斷。每五個兒童中將近一人會發生情
緒或行為困難。在沙加緬度縣，估計有將近 355,000 名居民具有一種精神
病。
精神病可以治療，而且如果有教育、家庭、同儕和社區的支持可供使用，
是有可能康復的。然而，很多人因為遭受污名、視或恥辱，從未尋求幫
助或治療。結果是具有精神病的人和他們的家人、朋友及社區承受了不必
要的痛苦和傷心。
本專案的目標是停止污名。我們希望改變觀念、態度和結果。當往下閱
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行為健康服務科 (DHHS/DBHS) 發起，目的是：
● 減少污名和視
● 提倡精神健康與安適
● 使具有精神病的人和家庭燃起望
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讀時，可能會發現精神病不總是和所想的一樣。
居民請撥 2-1-1 Sacramento（2-1-1 或 916-498-1000 或，或 TTY (916) 446-
1434) ，它是社區中的免費資訊和轉介服務。一位InfoLine轉介專員會接聽
電話，並協助從 2,400 多個非營利公共計劃中選出最適合個人的計劃。來
電總是會保密，而且備有口譯員服務。
這項反污名與視的專案製作了多種語言的資料，並在全縣刊登發布，鼓
勵民討論精神病，提倡正面的成功經歷，並且教育民有關精神病的真
相。
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Психические заболевания могут случиться у человека любой этнической, расовой,
экономической, религиозной или возрастной группы. Приблизительно у каждого
четвертого взрослого человека на протяжении жизни произойдет психическое
заболевание с официальным диагнозом. Приблизительно каждый пятый ребенок
испытает эмоциональные или поведенческие отклонения. Считается, что в округе
Сакраменто проживает около 355 тысяч человек с психическими заболеваниями.
Психическое заболевание может лечиться, и излечение вполне возможно, если
люди будут образовываться в этих вопросах, а также воспользуются имеющейся
семейной и общественной поддержкой. В то же время, многие люди даже не
обращаются за помощью или лечением, поскольку их угнетает стыд и
дискриминация. Результатом этого является ненужная боль и страдание психически
нездорового человека, его семьи, друзей, да и всей общины в целом.
Проект «Психическое заболевание: это не всегда то, что вы
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профилактику Дать надежду людям и семьям, живущим с психическими
заболеваниями
Проект намерен остановить стигматизацию и стыд. Мы хотим внести изменения в
умы, отношения и результаты. Дальше вы сможете прочитать, что психические
заболевания не всегда являются тем, что вы думаете.
По телефонам 2-1-1 или 916-498-1000 (для людей с нарушением слуха – 916-446-
1434) жителям округа может быть предложена бесплатная и конфиденциальная
помощь в информации или направлении на обслуживание. Оператор телефонной
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государственных программ именно те, которые наилучшим образом помогут
человеку. Все звонки обязательно конфиденциальны. У нас есть переводчики.
Проект борьбы со стигмой и дискриминацией изготовил материалы на многих
языках и разместил их по всему округу, чтобы помочь людям говорить о
психических заболеваниях, распространять положительные успешные истории и
рассказывать людям правду о психических заболеваниях.
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There are countless stories of hope and recovery to be told about
everyday people living with mental illness.
Thousands of people live successfully with mental illness every day — a
teacher who is a busy mom with three kids and living with bipolar
disorder or the veteran who is a son and brother who is living with
posttraumatic stress disorder.
To view a collection of stories from people in our community who are
living with mental illness, please see the stories below, or visit our
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Andrea Crook
My journey with mental illness began when I was 24
and living in Los Angeles as a hair and makeup artist.
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Stacy Gannon
I was diagnosed Hopeless in 2005. At least that’s how I
heard “Bipolar I with psychotic features.” Read More
Patrick Ma
My life was a mess. I suffered through depression and was in
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● Carter Honored as Mental Health Champion by Sacramento County
(UC Davis Health Systems — 9/13/12)
● County to Honor Local Mental Health Champions During Mental
Health Board Meeting
(Sacramento Examiner — 9/5/12)
● Mental Health Champion Makes A Difference
(Sacramento State News — 9/5/12)
● Sacramento County's "Mental Illness: It's not always what you
think" art display
(Sacramento Examiner – 6/5/12)
● Second Saturday Art Display Inspires Hope, Dispels Myths For
Those Living With Mental Illness
(Girls on the Grid – 5/11/12)
● The Importance of Family in Recovery! “God Only Knows” what we
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(Free Your Mind Project – 5/5/12)
● County Aims to Stop Mental Health Stigma
(HealthyCal.org - 4/17/12)
● National Everyday Matters Day – stopping the mental health stigma
(Examiner – 4/16/12)
● Common Ground: Ending Mental Illness Stigma
(KCRA – 3/20/12)
● Erasing the Stigma of Mental Illness: Jane Ann LeBlanc/Sac County
Health Dept.
(Fox 40 News – 1/25/12)
● Combating the stigma of mental illness
(Sacramento News & Review – 2/2/12)
● Sacramento County Starts Mental Health Campaign
(California Healthline – 1/24/12)
● Curbing Stigma of Mental Illness
(Capital Public Radio – 1/23/12)
● New Mental Health Program
(KCRA 3 – 1/21/12)
● New Campaign Hopes to Help Mentally Ill Get Treatment
● Reducing stigma and discrimination associated with mental health
in Sacramento
● Univision Interview with Silvina Martinez
(Univision – 5/11/12)
● El Condado de Sacramento
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● Servicios de salud mental gratuitos en Sacramento
● Entendiendo las enfermedades mentales
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Help stop stigma and discrimination toward people and families living
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of hope and recovery. Telling your story may encourage others to share
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A broad coalition of people have signed on to share anti-stigma program
information with their communities and share stories that promote
positive attitudes, dispel stereotypes and model hope, wellness and
recovery. This includes individuals living in recovery, family members,
advocates, healthcare providers, business leaders, educators, ethnic
groups, and community and faith-based organizations. The list of
partners continues to grow and we'd like to recognize them here.
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● Asian Community Center
● Asian Pacific Community Counseling
● Asian Resources, Inc.
● Assemblymember Roger Dickinson
● Big Brothers Big Sisters
● Bread of Life Center
● Breaking Barriers
● California Association of Black Social Workers - Sacramento Chapter
● California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc.
● Capitol Community Health Network
● CARES (Center for AIDS Research, Education, & Services)
● Catholic Social Service of Sacramento
● Chinese Community Church
● Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento
● City of Rancho Cordova
● City of Sacramento
● Consumers Self Help Center
● Cosumnes River College
● Councilmember Bonnie Pannell (City of Sacramento, District 8)
● Councilmember Rob Fong (City of Sacramento, District 4)
● Crestwood Behavioral Health
● Cross Creek Counseling
● Crossroads
● El Hogar
● Elk Grove City Council Member Gary Davis
● Elk Grove Unified School District
● EMQ FamiliesFirst
● First 5 Sacramento
● Gender Health Center
● G.O.A.L.S for Women
● Golden Rule Services

● Health Education Council - Latino Campaign
● Health For All
● Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
● House of Hope Resource Center
● Human Resources Consultants, Inc.
● Inter-Tribal Council of California
● La Familia Counseling Center
● Language Academy of Sacramento
● LGBTQ Youth Collaborative (Mental Health America of Northern California )
● Loaves and Fishes - Genesis Mental Health
● MAAP, Inc.
● Mental Health America of Northern California
● Mental Health Association in California
● Mexican Consulate (Health Education Council/Ventanilla de Salud Program)
● MKS Consulting
● My Sister's House
● NAMI California
● NAMI Sacramento
● Sacramento County Office of the Public Defender
● Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development: Health Workforce
Development Division
● Opening Doors
● Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
● Outword Magazine
● Paradise Oaks Youth Services
● P.E.E.C.E Keepers, Inc.
● River Oak Center for Children
● Sacramento Children's Home
● Sacramento City College
● Sacramento City Unified School District
● Sacramento County - Supervisor Phil Serna

● Sacramento County - Supervisor Susan Peters
● Sacramento County - Supervisor Don Nottoli
● Sacramento County Office of Education
● Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church
● Sacramento Latino Medical Association
● Sacramento Native American Health Center
● Sacramento Police Department
● Sacramento State University - Professor Lee
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● Sacramento Steps Forward
● San Juan Unified School District
● Senior Gleaners Inc
● Senator Darrell Steinberg
● Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA)
● Sierra Forever Families
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● Slavic Assistance Center
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● Stanford Youth Solutions
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● The California Medical Association Foundation's NEPO Project
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● The Sacramento Observer
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Jimmy Piersall, baseball players
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being done — and how you can
help.
Stopping Stigma in our community will take the voices of many. If you
are living with a mental illness, have a friend or loved one living with a
mental illness, or want to support our efforts, join the Stop Stigma
Sacramento Speakers Bureau and:
Public speaking experience is not necessary. An orientation and training
will be provided for all new Speakers Bureau participants.
Request a Speaker
● Share your personal story about living with mental illness
● Promote positive attitudes about living with mental illness
● Share messages of wellness, hope and recovery
Click here for the Speakers Bureau application form and follow the
submission directions on the bottom of the application. New speaker
orientation and training sessions are held 2-3 times yearly. A member of
the Stop Stigma Sacramento team will contact you with more information
after your application is received.
Click here if you would like to have a member of our Speakers Bureau
speak at an upcoming event. Please complete the request form and
follow the submission directions at the bottom of the application.

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Andrea Crook’s Personal Story
My journey with mental illness began when I was 24 and living in Los Angeles as a hair and makeup
artist. Before that, everything was great – I had a beautiful place to live, many friends and a terrific job.
Suddenly, I started feeling paranoid and began having audio hallucinations.
When I revealed my delusions to my mom she came straight to L.A. to bring me home. As we drove to
Sacramento, I tried to jump out of the car. Thankfully my brother was there to restrain me until my mom
could get help. I was hospitalized with bi-polar disorder and refused medication. Then my grandfather
called to tell me that after WWII he was hospitalized for over a year with schizophrenia.
My grandfather got his PhD in chemistry and taught college for 30 years. His success story gave me hope
that if he could do it so could I. My road to recovery wasn’t easy. I lost my job, my home and many
friends. I slept nearly all day for almost two years.
Through family support and an amazing doctor, I began to recover. I discovered the WRAP program
(Wellness Recovery Action Plan) which helps keep you in control and healthy. I also started volunteering
in mental health. Today, my bipolar disorder is in remission, I serve as a consumer advocate liaison for
Mental Health America of Northern California, I am married and just had a baby.
I want people to know that recovery is possible and that they are not alone. There are resources out
there and help is just a phone call away.

Stacy Gannon’s Personal Story
I was diagnosed Hopeless in 2005. At least that’s how I heard “Bipolar I with psychotic features.” In
other words: you are crazy and will never live a normal life again. I was one quarter scheduled away
from graduating from UC Davis with a degree in Sociology, an emphasis in social services and a minor in
French. I had been on the Dean’s List every quarter. My Sociology Department Honors certificate had
already been printed. “What was that all worth?” I thought. “Maybe I’d only imagined I was smart.”
And for the next few years my existence was hopeless indeed—minor and major suicide attempts, drug
and alcohol abuse and countless mutually-vindictive relationships. Every moment felt like an eternal
hell. A case manager finally penetrated my anger one day when she said: “Either the drugs or this
abusive boyfriend is going to kill you. I’m sure your dad would pay for a month of rehab in southern
California. You should go.” I suddenly realized that what she said was true: I was going to die like this.
And without much more consideration, I was in my little Toyota Yaris the next day with my few
remaining belongings stuffed in the trunk. I ended up staying in that program for 90 days and was
introduced to sobriety.
With that battle having only just begun, I knew I had another progressive illness to address as well. Even
though there are some people whose mental illness diminishes with complete surrender to their
alcoholism, my symptoms of Bipolar disorder remain just as severe. My determined self-awareness here
was a beneficial recovery tool. Once I had made up my mind to live again by making decisions to care for
myself, the process has been slow but profound. My recovery has been a journey of personal
discoveries, which does not mean without struggle. But I did finally find some hope along the way. In
fact, it was in 2009 just after the birth of my first son that I was taking a course at Long Beach State
University in an attempt to finish my Bachelor’s degree. The class was called “Sociology of Mental
Health.” I felt as though I no longer fit in the classroom setting and that my personal experience far
outweighed the information outlined on my course syllabus. I shared these sentiments with the
professor who was also a patient’s rights advocate. She offered me some information about the
emergence of the peer recovery movement and the employment of consumers in California’s mental
health system. “You mean other people are aware that they can recover from a mental illness?” I
wondered. It was unimaginable to me. Only months prior, I had gotten a job interview at an inpatient
locked facility to be a psychiatric technician and secretly hid my disability in hopes of inspiring
consumers once I had “gotten access.” I never got that job.
With a newfound drive after having learned of the peer recovery model, I was selected for a Peer
Advocate Certificate Training by Mental Health America of Los Angeles out of 450 applicants. This was
the beginning of my eventual employment as a Peer Partner for Mental Health America of Northern
California. And there is no way I could have planned it so perfectly: to be supporting people in similar life
events as my own, in the very places that I was hospitalized when my life was seemingly in ruins. I have
come full circle. It’s through the tragic circumstances of my past that now bring my life meaning and a
harmonious inner peace.

Patrick Ma’s Personal Story
My life was a mess. I suffered through depression and was in denial for a long time. It all started
with my mom abandoning me when I was one month old. This led to me being raised by my
drunken dad who hit me almost every day. Do I suffer PTSD, too, you ask? Just wait for the
whole story to be revealed, and then you can tell me.
My dad never took care of me. All he did was abuse me. I endured his abuse until I was 13. They
say sudden changes can affect one’s psychological health. And it happened to me, many times.
After 15 years apart, my mom showed up. And even better, she offered to take me to America
for a better future. So I left everything I was familiar with and moved to a strange country with
strange people who speak a strange language. Culture shock- that’s what my teacher used to
explain my feelings to me. The language barrier and the obstacles that I faced daily made me
feel frustrated, powerless and I just wanted to scream from the top of my lungs. Things got
better for me after a couple months living in the United States. I learned to adapt. Then my
mom kicked me out. I was a perfectly good boy, as good as any 17 year old kid who doesn’t do
any drugs, nor drinks, nor has unprotected sex and maintains a 4.0 in school can be. But I am
gay, and that erases everything else that is good about me to my mom.
I attempted suicide. It was not the first time I tried since I did once when I was still in Viet Nam
with my alcoholic dad. But this time I had completely given up. I didn’t even feel the slightest
chance of hope. I survived, but those suicidal thoughts kept coming back, haunting me. And I
met my first partner. He helped me get on my feet, keep going to school and strive to get a
more decent job. I was happy, until he stopped trying to be Prince Charming and cheated on me.
I was going to school full time, majoring in Nursing and working part time. I was taking care of
two puppies because my partner traveled for work. All the new pressure combined with old
wounds spiraled and made my head want to explode. I couldn’t breathe. I felt like I was going to
die, or wanting to die, again. The only difference was this time I didn’t just suppress everything
and pretend to be fine. I couldn’t do it anymore.
Lucky for me, I have a good support system. My professors love me and I have an excellent
adopted mom. They convinced me to get help. The emotions I feel, but can’t control, can be
remedied. I fought with them to not do it. I didn’t want to be weak. I thought that mental health
services and drugs were for crazy people, for anybody, but me. I thought that if I took Zoloft, I
would become one of them, those who can’t handle stress in their life. I was wrong. The drug
only helped me to stabilize my brain chemicals; I had to do the rest on my own. With support
from my adopted mom, I learned how to handle my stress better and I have a safety plan for
crisis, instead of turning to suicidal thoughts whenever life gets tough.
I am now going to school full time to become a Physician Assistant while working part time as a
Youth Advocate. I learned to use my past struggles to relate to those in need. I learned how to
be strong and accept me for who I am.

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people to talk about mental illness, promote positive success stories, and
educate people about the truth of mental illness.
To request any of the materials listed below, please complete and follow
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● Carter Honored as Mental Health Champion by Sacramento County
(UC Davis Health Systems — 9/13/12)
● County to Honor Local Mental Health Champions During Mental
Health Board Meeting
(Sacramento Examiner — 9/5/12)
● Mental Health Champion Makes A Difference
(Sacramento State News — 9/5/12)
● Sacramento County's "Mental Illness: It's not always what you
think" art display
(Sacramento Examiner – 6/5/12)
● Second Saturday Art Display Inspires Hope, Dispels Myths For
Those Living With Mental Illness
(Girls on the Grid – 5/11/12)
● The Importance of Family in Recovery! “God Only Knows” what we
all would do without support!
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(Free Your Mind Project – 5/5/12)
● County Aims to Stop Mental Health Stigma
(HealthyCal.org - 4/17/12)
● National Everyday Matters Day – stopping the mental health stigma
● Common Ground: Ending Mental Illness Stigma
(KCRA – 3/20/12)
● Erasing the Stigma of Mental Illness: Jane Ann LeBlanc/Sac County
Health Dept.
(Fox 40 News – 1/25/12)
● Combating the stigma of mental illness
(Sacramento News & Review – 2/2/12)
● Sacramento County Starts Mental Health Campaign
(California Healthline – 1/24/12)
● Curbing Stigma of Mental Illness
● New Mental Health Program
(KCRA 3 – 1/21/12)
● New Campaign Hopes to Help Mentally Ill Get Treatment
● Reducing stigma and discrimination associated with mental health
in Sacramento
● Univision Interview with Silvina Martinez
● El Condado de Sacramento
(D'Primera Mano – January 2012)
● Servicios de salud mental gratuitos en Sacramento
● Entendiendo las enfermedades mentales
● Entendiendo las enfermedades mentales - Parte 2

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Do you know someone who’s dedicated to promoting hope and fighting
stigma around mental health in Sacramento County? Nominate this
person to be a Mental Health Champion now!
This recognition honors individuals and organizations in Sacramento
County who have made a significant contribution in reducing the stigma
experienced by people with mental illness, providing support or treatment
to people with mental illnesses, advocacy for issues related to mental
health and/or advancing knowledge in the area of mental illness/health
research. Selected nominees will be featured in “Mental Illness: It’s not
always what you think” project materials and activities, and on the
project website.
Complete and return the Mental Health Champion Nomination form
attached below.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to
info@stopstigmasacramento.org.
”Mental Illness: It’s not always what you think”
Mental Health Champions Hall of Fame
May 2012:
July 2012:
September 2012:
Mental Health Champions Nomination form
● Marilyn Hillerman
● Frances Freitas
● Kamila Baker
● Albert G. Titman, Sr.
● Susan Jim
● Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, M.D., Ph.D.
● La Familia Counseling Center
● Hank Lee
● Reba Vinson
● Andrea Crook
● Hendry Ton, M.D., M.S.
● The Effort
● Consumers Self Help Center
● Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg
● Cameron Carter, M.D.
● Doris Jones, LCSW
● Susan Taylor, Ph.D.
● Transitional Living & Community Support, Inc.
● Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School

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Above: Mental Health Champions at the Sacramento County Board of
Supervisors meeting on July 24, 2012.

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Below is a calendar of upcoming events and activities in Sacramento
County where you can find out more about the “Mental Illness: It’s not
always what you think” project. Project materials will be distributed by
project partners at these events. At events marked with an asterisk (*),
look for our booth to talk directly with project staff. The calendar also
includes partner events in the community where you can find additional
mental health resources.
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3/16/13 —
3/23/13 —
2013 School Readiness Fair*
Wii Celebrate Healthy Families*
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can help.
Sacramento City Unified School District Serna Center
5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95823
Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Supported/Hosted by: Sacramento City Unified School District
North Highlands Community Center
6040 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, CA 95660
Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 1-3 p.m.
Supported/Hosted by: Sacramento County Dept. of Health & Human
Services, Public Health Division
4/4/13 —
5/4/13 —
5/5/13 —
5/11/13 —
5/18/13 —
5/19/13 —
5/23/13 —
2013 School Readiness Fair*
Wii Celebrate Healthy Families*
Out of Darkness Walk*
OCA Dragon Boat Festival
Hmong Health Alliance Health Fair*
Slavic Health Safety and Job Fair
Yarmarka Russian Festival
Pacific Rim Street Fest*
Consumer Speaks Conference*

Sacramento State
Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Supported/Hosted by: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention &
Active Minds
Doubletree Hotel
2001 Point West, Sacramento, CA 95815
Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 5 - 10 p.m.
Supported/Hosted by: OCA Sacramento
Project materials available at the Crossings TV booth
Sacramento State
Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Supported/Hosted by: Hmong Health Alliance
Carmichael Park
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Out of Darkness Walk*
OCA Dragon Boat Festival
Hmong Health Alliance Health Fair*
Slavic Health Safety and Job Fair

Hosted by Slavic Assistance Center
South Side Park
2115 6th Street near U Street, Downtown Sacramento
Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Supported/Hosted by: Afisha Russian Media
Old Sac & Westfield Downtown
Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Supported/Hosted by: Asian Pacific Rim Foundation
Holiday Inn Sacramento-Capitol Plaza
300 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Supported/Hosted by: Mental Health America of Northern California &
Sacramento County, Department of Health and Human Services, Division
of Behavioral Health Services
Yarmarka Russian Festival
Pacific Rim Street Fest*
Consumer Speaks Conference*

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William Land Park, Amphitheater Area
Saturday, May 26, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Supported/Hosted by: Russian American Media
International Kids Festival

Para obtener mayor información sobre
el proyecto Enfermedades Mentales: No
siempre es lo que usted piensa, o para
compartir sus ideas sobre las enferme-
dades mentales, visítenos en el:
StopStigmaSacramento.org
Llame al 2-1-1 (or TTY 916-446-1434)
Las llamadas siempre son confidenciales. Hay intérpretes disponibles.
basta de estigma y discriminación
El estigma es el rechazo, el evitar a la gente o
sentir miedo por creer que es percibido como una
persona “diferente”.
Frecuentemente la gente con enfermedades
mentales no busca tratamiento a causa de la
verguenza y el estigma. El estigma se convierte en
discriminación cuando le roba a las personas sus
derechos civiles, derecho a una vivienda digna,
oportunidades de empleo, educación y plena par-
ticipación en la vida. Cuando se elimina el miedo a
la discriminación o el estigma, las personas vivien-
do con enfermedades mentales se pueden sentir
más cómodas para buscar tratamiento, y por lo
tanto tienen más posibilidades de recuperarse y
vivir una vida plena.
El proyecto Enfermedades Mentales: No siempre
es lo que usted piensa lo inicio la División de
Servicios de Salud Conductual del Condado de
Sacramento para:
• Reducir el estigma y la discriminación
• Promover la salud mental y el bienestar
• Dar esperanza a personas y familias que viven
con enfermedades mentales
Tome nota: En su informe de
1999, el Cirujano General de
los Estados Unidos identificó
el estigma como “El principal
obstáculo para progresar en el
futuro en el campo de la salud
mental y la salud en general”.
Salud Mental: Informe del Cirujano
General, 1999
January 2012
Las Enfermedades
Mentales no
discriminan.
Pero algunas veces
la gente sí.
Enfermedades Mentales:
No siempre es lo que usted piensa.
Este Proyecto ha sido posible debido a la aprobación de
los votantes para la Proposición 63, del Acta de Servicios
de Salud Mental.

la verdad sobre las
enfermedades mentales
Las enfermedades mentales afectan a cada grupo
étnico, racial, económico, religioso, y a personas
de todas las edades. Aproximadamente 1 de cada
4 adultos tendrá una enfermedad mental diagnos-
ticable durante su vida. Aproximadamente 1 de
cada 5 niños experimentará problemas emociona-
les o de conducta. Se estima que en el Condado
de Sacramento 355,000 residentes viven con una
enfermedad mental.
VERDAD: Al igual que las enfermedades del corazón
o la diabetes, estudios indican que las enfermedades
mentales por lo general son una condición médica que
requiere de tratamiento apropiado, apoyo y educación.
VERDAD: Dos tercios de las personas que viven con
una enfermedad mental nunca buscan ayuda profe-
sional. Muchos no saben a dónde ir, no saben que su
enfermedad es tratable o temen ser discriminados.
VERDAD: Hasta un 60% de las personas con enfer-
medades mentales no busca tratamiento debido a
problemas del autoestima.
VERDAD: Aproximadamente 50% de las personas con
enfermedades mentales severas también son afecta-
dos por el abuso de sustancias químicas. Vivir con
ambas enfermedades aumenta significativamente el
estigma, la discriminación y el aislamiento social.
8 cosas que usted
puede hacer para
eliminar el estigma
y la discriminación
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CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS. El Acta de
Estadounidenses con Incapacidades (ADA)
considera ilegal que se discrimine en
contra de personas con incapacidades físi-
cas o psiquiátricas en los lugares de trabajo,
transporte, comunicación, o recreación. El
Acta de Vivienda prohíbe discriminación en
la vivienda debido a la raza, color, naciona-
lidad de origen, religión, sexo, estado
familiar, o incapacidad.
NO TENGA MIEDO. No tenga miedo de
hablar sobre las enfermedades mentales.
Inicie conversaciones sobre el tema con ami-
gos y familiares. Compartir su historia con
honestidad puede cambiar lo que la gente
piensa sobre las enfermedades mentales.
TERMINE CON EL SILENCIO. Si se siente
mal, estresado o ansioso, llame o reúnase
con un amigo o un familiar en el cual confia.
No deje que el miedo y la vergüenza le
impidan recibir apoyo.
HAGA ESCUCHAR SU VOZ. Ser abierto
respecto a las enfermedades mentales
puede reducir el estigma y aumentar la
concientización. Hágase miembro de un
grupo para hacer presentaciones públicas,
o únase a un grupo de apoyo.
haga una promesa. No permita perpetuar o
tolerar el estigma y comprométase a cambiar
el lenguaje y la actitud sobre la gente que vive
con enfermedades mentales. Usar palabras
como “loco” o “demente” para describir a
alguien que tiene una enfermedad mental es
hiriente. Elimine de su vida este tipo de
lenguaje y otras calificativos.
asuma una posiciÓn. Pídales a los demás
que dejen de promover el estigma y de usar
palabras hirientes. La mejor manera de hacer
que otros dejen de promover el estigma es
educarlos sobre las enfermedades mentales.
Hágales saber cómo sus palabras y sus
acciones hieren a los demás.
EDÚQUESE A SI MISMO. El conocimiento es
una herramienta poderosa para combatir mitos
y estereotipos. Informese acerca de las enfer-
medades mentales y los efectos perjudiciales
del estigma. Pregúntele a alguien que vive con
una enfermedad mental acerca de su experien-
cia. Comparta con otros lo que aprenda.
SEA UN ALIADO. Piense en un amigo o familiar
del cuál usted está preocupado. Llámelos para
ver cómo están. Si alguien que usted conoce
muestra cambios repentinos de conducta o
tiene pensamientos de suicidio, acérquese
a ellos y haga todo el esfuerzo posible para
asegúrese de que reciban ayuda.
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Para mayor información y recursos, visite al:
Llame al 2-1-1 (or TTY 916-446-1434)
Las llamadas siempre son confidenciales. Hay
intérpretes disponibles.

Esposo
Padre de
cuatro hijos
Múltiples
trabajos
Entrenador de fútbol
Vive con depresión

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3 cosas que usted puede hacer para eliminar el
estigma y la discriminación
Hagase una promesa. No se permita perpetuar o tolerar el estigma y
comprométase a cambiar el lenguaje y la actitud sobre la gente que vive con
enfermedades mentales. Usar palabras como “loco” o “demente” para
describir a alguien que tiene una enfermedad mental es hiriente. Elimine de
su vida este tipo de lenguaje y otros calificativos.
CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS. El Acta de Estadounidenses con Incapacidadades
(ADA) considera ilegal que se discrimine en contra de personas con
incapacidades físicas o psiquiátricas en los lugares de trabajo, transporte,
comunicación, o recreación. El Acta de la Vivienda prohíbe discriminación en
la adquisición de vivienda debido a raza, color, nacionalidad de origen,
religión, sexo, estado familiar, o cualquier tipo de incapacidad.
HAGA ESCUCHAR SU VOZ. Ser abierto respecto a las enfermedades mentales
puede reducir el estigma y aumentar la concientización. Hágase miembro de
un grupo para hacer presentaciones públicas o únase a un grupo de apoyo.
Para mayor información y recursos, visite al:
Llame al 2-1-1 (or TTY (916) 446-1434)
Las llamadas siempre son confidenciales. Hay
intérpretes disponibles.
basta de estigma y discriminación
El estigma es el rechazo, el sentimiento de exclusión y el
temor que la gente siente hacia aquellos que percibe como
“distintos”.
Cuando se elimina el miedo a la discriminación o el estigma,
las personas que viven con enfermedades mentales se
pueden sentir más cómodas para buscar tratamiento, y por
lo tanto tienen más posibilidades de recuperarse y vivir una
vida plena.
El proyecto Enfermedades Mentales: No Siempre es lo que
usted piensa fue iniciado por la División de Servicios
Conductuales del Condado de Sacramento para:
• Reducir el estigma y la discriminación
• Promover la salud mental y el bienestar
• Dar esperanza a personas y familias que viven con
enfermedades mentales
Este Proyecto ha sido posible debido a la aprobación de los votantes para la Proposición 63, del Acta de Servicios de Salud Mental.

精神病一視同仁。
可是有時候人們
會歧視。
停止污名和歧視
污名是一種人們對於他們認為「不
同」的人所產生的排斥、避免或是
恐懼。
污名和羞恥常使具有精神病的人不
願意尋求治療。當污名剝奪了一個
人的公民權利、獲取公平住房、就
業機會、教育和充分參與生活的機
會，就會變成歧視。
消除了羞恥或污名的恐懼之後，具
有精神病的人就能更自在地尋求治
療，因此能夠恢復好轉，更積極地
投入生活。
「精神病：並不總是如您所想」專
案是由沙加緬度縣行為健康服務科
發起，目的是：
• 減少污名和歧視
• 提倡精神健康與安適
• 使具有精神病的人和家庭燃起
希望
在1999年的報告中，美國
衛生局局長將污名視為「
精神病和健康領域未來進
展的最大障礙。」
精神健康：美國衛生局局長報
告，1999年
精神病：
並不總是如您所想。
致電 2-1-1 (或TTY 916-446-1434)
來電總是會保密。我們備有口譯員服務。
要洽詢「精神病：並不總是如
您所想」專案的詳情，或是分
享您對精神病的看法，請與我
們聯絡：
本專案由選民核准的提案63「精神健康服務法案」資助。

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關於精神病的真相
精神病會影響每一個族裔、種族、經
濟、宗教和年齡層。每四個成人中大
約有一人會在一生中發生可診斷的精
神病。每五個兒童中將近一人會發生
情緒或行為困難。在沙加緬度縣，估
計有355,000名居民具有一種精神病。
事實：就像心臟病或糖尿病一樣，研究
顯示，精神病通常是一種醫學狀況，需
要適當的治療、支持和教育。
事實：三分之二具有精神病的人從來
沒有尋求專業協助。很多人不知道要去
哪裡求助，也不知道他們的狀況可以治
療，或是害怕污名或歧視。
事實：自加的污名使最多百分之60具有
精神健康問題的人沒有尋求治療。
事實：將近半數具有嚴重精神病的人也
會受到物質濫用的影響。同時有這兩種
疾病會顯著增加污名和歧視，經常導致
社會孤立。
您可以終止污
名或歧視的八
種做法
做出承諾。拒絕延續或容忍污
名，並且承諾改變您對於具有精神
病者的措辭和態度。使用「瘋狂」
或是「不正常」之類的字眼來描述
具有精神病的人是很傷人的。從您
的生活中消除這樣的措辭和其他
標籤。
採取立場。請別人停止提倡污名
以及使用傷人的措辭。讓別人停止
提倡污名的最好做法就是讓他們認
識精神健康。讓他們知道自己的言
行舉止會對別人造成怎樣的傷害。
自我教育。知識是破除迷思和刻
板印象的強大工具。認識有關精神
健康的議題以及污名的破壞性影
響。向某個有精神病的人詢問他們
的經驗。和別人請分享您的知識。
擔任同盟。想想您曾經擔心的親
朋好友。打電話給他們，看看他們
過得好不好。如果您認識的人突然
出現行為變化或是有自殺念頭，請
跟他們聯繫，並盡力確保他們獲得
幫助。
清楚權益。《美國殘障人士法
案》(Americans with Disabilities Act,
ADA）規定，在就業、交通、通訊
或休閒方面歧視身心殘障者是違
法行為。《公平住房法案》（Fair
Housing Act）禁止因為種族、膚
色、原國籍、宗教信仰、性別、家
庭狀態或殘障進行住房歧視。
毫不畏懼。不要害怕討論精神
病。先與您的家人或朋友做討論。
誠實分享您的經歷可以改變別人對
精神病的看法。
打破沉默。如果您曾經感覺消
沉、有壓力或是焦慮，打電話給
一個信任的朋友或家人或和他們見
面。不要讓恐懼或羞恥使您無法接
受支援。
抒發心聲。參加一個演講協會或
是支援團體。公開談論精神病能夠
減少精神病的污名並且增進認識。
洽詢額外的諮詢和資源，請瀏覽：
致電 2-1-1 (或TTY 916-446-1434)
精神病：

女兒
大學生
網球選手
朋友
具有強迫症
精神病:

2
3
1
您可以終止污名或歧視的三種做法：
做出承諾。拒絕延續或容忍污名，並且承諾改變您對於具有精
神病者的措辭和態度。使用「瘋狂」或是「不正常」之類的字
眼來描述具有精神病的人是很傷人的。承諾從您的生活中消除
這樣的措辭和其他標籤。
清楚權益。《美國殘障人士法案》（Americans with Disabilities
Act, ADA）規定，在就業、交通、通訊或休閒方面歧視身心殘
障者是違法行為。《公平住房法案》（Fair Housing Act）禁止
因為種族、膚色、原國籍、宗教信仰、性別、家庭狀態或殘障
進行住房歧視。
抒發心聲。參加一個演講協會或是支援團體。公開談論精神病
能夠減少精神病的污名並且增進認識。
洽詢額外的諮詢和資源，請瀏覽：
致電 2-1-1 (或 TTY (916) 446-1434)
精神病：
本專案由選民核准的提案63「精神健康服務法案」資助。
停止污名和歧視
污名是一種人們對於他們認為「不同」的人所產生
的排斥、避免或是恐懼。
消除了歧視或污名的恐懼後，具有精神病的人就能
更自在地尋求治療，因此能夠恢復好轉以及更充分
地投入生活。
「精神病：並不總是如您所想」專案由沙加緬度縣
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Психические
заболевания не знают
дискриминации.
Но иногда этой
дискриминацией
занимаются люди.
ОСТАНОВИТЬ СТИГМУ И
ДИСКРИМИНАЦИЮ
Стигма – это отвержение, неприятие,
избегание или страх людей по отношению к
тем, которых они считают «другими».
Стигма и стыд часто мешают людям,
страдающим от психических заболеваний,
обращаться за лечением. Стигма может
также переходить в дискриминацию, когда
людей лишают гражданских прав, справед-
ливого доступа к жилью, возможностей
трудоустройства, образования, а также
ведения полноценной жизни.
При устранении страха дискриминации или
осуждения людям с психическими заболе-
ваниями легче обращаться за лечением и,
следовательно, идти по пути выздоровления
и более наполненной жизни.
Проект «Психические заболевания — это не
всегда то, что вы думаете» был разработан
отделом психического здоровья округа
Сакраменто, чтобы:
• Уменьшить стигму и дискриминацию
• Поддержать психическое здоровье и про-
филактику
• Дать надежду людям и семьям, живущим
с психическими заболеваниями
Цитата: В отчете за 1999 год министр
здравоохранения США определил
стигму как «самое грозное препят-
ствие на пути будущего прогресса
в области психического здоровья и
болезней».
Журнал «Психическое здоровье»,
Отчет министра здравоохранения, 1999
Чтобы больше узнать о проекте
«Психические заболевания — это
не всегда то, что вы думаете» и для
своих комментариев по вопросам
психических заболеваний посетите
наш веб-сайт
«Психические заболевания —
это не всегда то, что вы думаете»
Звоните по телефону 2-1-1
(или 916-446-1434 для людей с нарушением слуха).
Звонки всегда и обязательно являются конфиденциаль-
ными. У нас есть переводчики.
Проект осуществляется благодаря «Закону о Психиатри-
ческом обслуживании» (Законопроект 63), принятом на
референдуме штата Калифорния.

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