“It’s time to reject the stigma associated with mental illness.”
Many organisations are working hard to break down the stigma associated with mental illness and regularly run programs and campaigns to improve community understanding of schizophrenia.
These organisations also put you in touch with support groups (both online and face-to-face) which can connect you with a program or group where you can meet other people living with schizophrenia in a comfortable and informal setting.
You can also join SANE’s StigmaWatch program, where you can report media stories or programs which you feel are inaccurate or stigmatising. SANE will follow up and take action on your behalf, where appropriate. To become a StigmaWatcher, click here.
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