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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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About Mental Illness

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)


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

● Bipolar disorder

● Schizophrenia

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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bipolar disorder.







van Beethoven.


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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

denial for a long time. Read More




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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.

● Assisted access to underserved populations, including outreach

● Evaluation and assessment

● Brief therapy and counseling for individuals, family and groups

● Peer and family member support

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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




http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

http://www.nami.org/

http://www.samhsa.gov/

http://www.mentalhealthrecovery.com/

http://www.power2u.org/

http://www.dhhs.saccounty.net/

http://www.samhsa.gov/ConsumerSurvivor/links.asp

http://www.samhsa.gov/ConsumerSurvivor/links.asp

http://www11.georgetown.edu/research/gucchd/nccc/

http://www11.georgetown.edu/research/gucchd/nccc/

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/cre/sma-01-3613.pdf

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/cre/sma-01-3613.pdf

http://nned.net/

http://www.preventionearlyintervention.org/go/CultureMatters.aspx

http://www.preventionearlyintervention.org/go/CultureMatters.aspx

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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

● El proyecto Enfermedades Mentales


Este

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

● Comercial de Televisión Stop The Stigma TV PSA

● Folleto

● Tarjeta de Consejos

● Poster

● Comercial de Radio

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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.

Dự án Bệnh Tâm Thần: Không luôn như quý vị nghĩ (Mental Illness: it's not always what

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:

● SỰ THẬT VỀ BỆNH TÂM THẦNM


Dự

án

này

có được là nhờ Dự Luật 63, Đạo Luật Dịch Vụ Sức Khoẻ Tâm Thần do cử tri bỏ phiếu chấp thuận.

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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.

● Giảm thiểu sự khinh rẻ và kỳ thị

● Khuyến khích sức khoẻ tâm thần và sự lành mạnh

● Gây cảm hứng hy vọng cho những ai và gia đình nào sống với bệnh tâm thần

● TV Thương Mại Stop The Stigma TV PSA

● Tập Tập Sách Thông Tin

● Thiệp Tóm Lược

● Bích Chương

● Radio Thương Mại




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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、歧視或恥辱，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。當您往下閱

● 關於精神病的真相

「精神病：並不總是如您所想」專案是由沙加緬度縣衛生和民眾服務部／

行為健康服務科 (DHHS/DBHS) 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望


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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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讀時，可能會發現精神病不總是和您所想的一樣。

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。

這項反污名與歧視的專案製作了多種語言的資料，並在全縣刊登發布，鼓

勵民眾討論精神病，提倡正面的成功經歷，並且教育民眾有關精神病的真

相。

我們邀請您點選以下樣品進行檢閱、下載並和別人分享。

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Hmoob


http://www.stopstigmasacramento.org/russian.php (1 of 3) [5/26/2013 10:31:49 AM]

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

думаете» реализуется отделом психического здоровья департамента

● ПРАВДА О ПСИХИЧЕСКОМ ЗАБОЛЕВАНИИ


Проект

осуществляется

благодаря


здравоохранения правительства округа Сакраменто с целью: Уменьшить

стигматизацию и дискриминацию Поддержать психическое здоровье и

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

линии InfoLine ответит на ваш звонок и поможет выбрать из 2400 общественных и

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.

Предлагаем вам ознакомиться с образцами, выгрузить их и поделиться с другими

(щелкните мышкой)

● Теле-реклама

● Брошюра

● Информационная карточка

● Плакат

● Радио-реклама 1





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http://www.stopstigmasacramento.org/hmong.php (1 of 3) [5/26/2013 10:31:55 AM]

Tus Mob Puas Hlwb no raug txhua pab neeg, txhua haiv neeg, txhua yam haujlwm, txhua

txoj kev ntseeg thiab tsis hais muaj pes tsawg xyoo li. Yuav luag muaj li ib tug ntawm

plaub leeg uas tau txais tus mob puas hlwb uas kuaj tshawbtau nyob rau hauv lub neej

no. Ntawm tsib tug menyuam mas ib tug muaj kev nyuaj siab thiab coj tus cwj pwm tsis

zoo. Hauv lub zej zog Sacramento, kwv yees hais tias muaj li ntawm 355,000 tus pej

xeem uas muaj tus mob puas hlwb no.

Tus Mob Puas Hlwb no yeej muaj kev kho tau, thiab yeej yuav cawm tau yog hais tias

muaj kev kawm txog, muaj tsev neeg, muaj phooj ywg, thiab muaj yus lub zej zog thiab

kev txhawb uas siv cov kev pab ntawvd. Tiam sis, feem coob tsis mus nrhiav kev pab los

yog kho vim txoj kev ntxub ntxaug, kev saib tsis taus, lossis txoj kev txaj muag uas muaj

rau yav tag los. Kev muaj mob thiab kev tu siab uas twb tsis tsim nyog rau tus neeg muaj

mob ntawd, nws tsev neeg, nws cov phooj ywg, thiab tag nrho hauv nws lub zej zog.

● QHOV TSEEB TXOG TUS MOB PUASHLWB

KEV Puas Hlwb: Tsis zoo xws li koj xav qhov kev pab no tsim muaj los

ntawmSacramento County Department of Health and Human Services/Division of


Tes


Lub hom phiaj ntawm txoj haujlwm no yog txwv txoj kev ntxub ntxaug. Peb xav hloov txoj

kev xav, cov cwj pwm, thiab kev kho. Thaum koj nyeem mus ntxiv, koj yuav pom tau hais

tias kevmob puag hlwb tsis zoo xws li koj xav.

Cov neeg nyob hauv no hu tso siab lug tau rau tus xov tooj hu dawb 211 Sacramento

(211 lossis 916-498-1000, lossis TTY 916-446-1434), pab dawb thiab txwv tsis pub lwm

tus neeg paub thiab pab nrhiav lwm txoj kev pab nyob hauv lub zej zog no. Peb Muaj

neeg txais xov tooj thiab pab koj xaiv ntawm 2,400 lub koom haum uas pab dawb thiab

cov kev pab rau txhua tus pej xeem uas muaj peev xwm pab tau tus neeg ntawv kom zoo

li zoo tau. Kev sib txuas lus no yeej txwv tsis pub lwm tus neeg paub thiab kuj muaj neeg

pab txhais lus thiab.

Txoj kev txwv kev ntxub ntxaug thiab saib tsis taus lwm tus tsim muaj ntau hom lus

thiab muab lo thoob plaws lub zej zog no kom muaj kev sib tham txog tus kab mob puas

hlwb, muaj kev txhawb kom piav txog nwg li kee kwm uas muaj kev xaus rau qhov zoo,

thiab qhia cov peej xeem qhov tseeb txog tus kab mob hlwb no.

Peb thov caw koj nias cov nyob hauv qab no kom pom, nqus coj los siv, thiab pab qhia

rau lwm tus neeg.

Behavioral Health Services(DHHS/DBHS) kom:

● Txo txoj kev ntxub ntxaug thiab saib tsis taus

● Txhawb kev kho puas hlwb thiab kev noj qab nyob zoo

● Tsim kom muaj kev cia siab rau tib neeg thiab tsev neeg uas nyob nrog kev nyuaj siab puas hlwb

● Tshaj Twm Hauv TV Stop The Stigma TV PSA

● Ntawv Qhia Txog

● Npav Qhia Txog

● Cov Duab Loj Qhia Txog

● Tshaj Twm Hauv Xov Tooj Cua

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no

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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

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Thoughts" section of the website.

Andrea Crook

My journey with mental illness began when I was 24

and living in Los Angeles as a hair and makeup artist.

Read More

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

denial for a long time. Read More




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● Get Involved

● 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!

http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/publish/news/newsroom/6959

http://www.examiner.com/article/county-to-honor-local-mental-health-champions-during-mental-health-board-meeting


http://www.csus.edu/sacstatenews/Articles/2012/09/SusanTaylorAward_09-05-12.html

http://www.examiner.com/article/sacramento-county-s-mental-illness-it-s-not-always-what-you-think-art-display


http://www.girlsonthegrid.com/second-saturday-art-display-inspires-hope-dispels-myths-for-those-living-with-mental-illness/


http://www.freeyourmindprojects.com/the-importance-of-family-in-recovery-god-only-knows-what-we-all-would-do-without-support/




Español

(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 (Capital Public Radio – 1/20/12)

● Reducing stigma and discrimination associated with mental health in Sacramento (Examiner – 1/19/12)

● Univision Interview with Silvina Martinez (Univision – 5/11/12)

● El Condado de Sacramento (D'Primera Mano – January 2012)

● Servicios de salud mental gratuitos en Sacramento (Univision – 01/19/12)

● Entendiendo las enfermedades mentales (Univision – 02/29/12)

● Entendiendo las enfermedades mentales - Parte 2 (Univision – 02/29/12)

http://www.healthycal.org/archives/8351

http://www.examiner.com/article/national-everyday-matters-day-stopping-the-mental-health-stigma

http://www.kcra.com/video/30725972/detail.html

http://www.fox40.com/videobeta/a29eb2d3-6a1d-43a5-b69f-b47321f5e084/News/Erasing-the-Stigma-of-Mental-Illness-Jane-Ann-LeBlanc-Sac-County-Health-Dept


http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/combating-the-stigma-of-mental/content?oid=5045204

http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2012/1/24/sacramento-county-starts-mental-health-campaign.aspx

http://www.capradio.org/news/insight/2012/01/23/insight-new-sacramento-health-officer--curbing-stigma-of-mental-illness--doubt-a-parable--john-mccutcheon


http://www.capradio.org/articles/2012/01/20/new-campaign-hopes-to-help-mentally-ill-get-treatment

http://www.examiner.com/mental-health-in-sacramento/reducing-stigma-and-discrimination-associated-with-mental-health-sacramento


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnY34rGj_HA&feature=plcp

http://www.dprimeramano.net/curren-issue.html

http://univisionsacramento.univision.com/videos/video/2012-01-19/servicios-de-salud-mental-gratuitos

http://univisionsacramento.univision.com/videos/video/2012-02-29/entendiendo-las-enfermedades-mentales-parte

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of hope and recovery. Telling your story may encourage others to share

their experiences and may end the silence that contributes to isolation

and shame.

Submit your story for our "Personal Story" section by completing the

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minutes or a written message up to 1,500 characters (about 300 words).

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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.




● Get Involved● Overview|● Partners

● AARP

● African American Mental Health Providers

● American River College Health Center

● Another Choice, Another Chance

● Antioch Progressive Church

● Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School

http://www.aarp.org/states/ca/

http://aamhp.com/index.php

http://www.arc.losrios.edu/support_services/health_center.htm

http://acacsac.org/

http://www.antiochpbc.org/apc/home

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can help.


● 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

http://www.accsv.org/

http://www.apccounseling.org/

http://www.asianresources.org/

http://asmdc.org/members/a09/

http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.ffIIKWOEJsG/b.4040247/k.BE7B/Home.htm

http://breadoflife.org/home0.aspx

http://www.breakingbarriers-sacramento.org/

http://www.saccabsw.net/

http://www.crihb.org/

http://www.capitolhealthnetwork.org/

http://www.caresclinic.org/

http://www.csssac.org/index.html

http://www.cccsac.net/

http://www.crhkids.org/

http://www.cityofranchocordova.org/

http://www.cityofsacramento.org/

http://www.consumersselfhelp.org/

http://www.crc.losrios.edu/

http://www.cityofsacramento.org/council/departments/home.cfm?MenuID=5013

http://www.cityofsacramento.org/council/departments/home.cfm?MenuID=5009

http://crestwoodbehavioralhealth.com/

http://www.crosscreekcounseling.com/

http://crossroadsdiversified.com/index2.html

http://www.elhogarinc.org/

http://www.elkgrovecity.org/council/city-council.asp

http://www.egusd.net/

http://emqff.org/

http://www.first5sacramento.net/default.htm

http://www.thegenderhealthcenter.org/

http://www.goalsforwomen.com/

http://www.goldenrules.info/



● 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

http://healthedcouncil.org/network/Latino/lhome.html

http://health-forall.org/

http://www.sachcc.org/

http://hrcrst.org/

http://www.itccinc.org/

http://lafcc.org/

http://www.lasac.info/

http://www.mhanca.org/programs.php

http://www.sacloaves.org/programs/genesis

http://www.maap.org/

http://www.mhanca.org/

http://www.mhac.org/

http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sacramento/

http://www.mksconsulting.net/

http://www.my-sisters-house.org/

http://www.namicalifornia.org/


http://www.publicdefender.saccounty.net/default.htm

http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/

http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/

http://www.openingdoorsinc.com/

http://www.guadalupe-sacramento.org/

http://www.outwordmagazine.com/

http://www.paradiseoaks.com/

http://www.peecekeepers.org/

http://www.riveroak.org/

http://kidshome.org/

http://www.scc.losrios.edu/

http://www.scusd.edu/

http://www.philserna.net/



● 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

● Sacramento State - Student Health and Counseling Services

● Sacramento Steps Forward

● San Juan Unified School District

● Senior Gleaners Inc

● Senator Darrell Steinberg

● Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA)

● Sierra Forever Families

● Sierra Health Foundation

● Sierra Vista Hospital

● Slavic Assistance Center

● Southeast Asian Assistance Center

● Stanford Youth Solutions

● Sutter Center for Psychiatry

● Telecare - SOAR

● Terkensha Associates

● Terra Nova Counseling

● The California Medical Association Foundation's NEPO Project

● The Effort

● The Links, Inc.

● The Sacramento Observer

● The Salvation Army

● Transitional Living & Community Support (TLCS)

● Turning Point Community Programs

http://www.bos.saccounty.net/District3/default.htm

http://www.bos.saccounty.net/District5/default.htm

http://www.scoe.net/

http://www.sacjumc.com/

http://salmamd.com/

http://www.snahc.org/

http://www.sacpd.org/

http://www.csus.edu/

http://www.csus.edu/hlth/

http://sacramentostepsforward.org/

http://www.sanjuan.edu/

http://www.seniorgleaners.org/

http://sd06.senate.ca.gov/

http://seta.net/

http://www.sierraff.org/

http://www.sierrahealth.org/

http://www.sierravistahospital.com/

http://www.saacenter.org/

http://www.youthsolutions.org/

http://www.suttermedicalcenter.org/psychiatry/

http://www.telecarecorp.com/programs/115

http://www.terkensha.org/

http://terranovacounseling.org/

http://www.thecmafoundation.org/

http://www.theeffort.org/

http://sacramentolinksinc.org/

http://www.sacobserver.com/

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf

http://www.tlcssac.org/

http://www.tpcp.org/


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● UC Davis CAARE Center

● UC Davis Health System Center for Reducing Health Disparities

● United Advocates for Children and Families

● WEAVE

● Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)

● Yav Pem Suab Academy




http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/caare/

http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/crhd/

http://www.uacf4hope.org/

http://www.weaveinc.org/

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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.


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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The anti-stigma and discrimination project has produced materials in

multiple languages and posted them throughout the county to encourage

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

the return instructions on a project materials request form.

Jump to: English | Español | Việt | | Hmoob | русский

English - Tip Cards





● African American Female

● Caucasian Male

● Chinese Female



English - Brochures

English - Gas Toppers

English - Posters

● Hmong Male

● Former Soviet Male

● Latino

● Native American Female

● Native American Male

● Vietnamese Female

● Chinese

● English

● Hmong

● Native American

● Former Soviet

● Latino

● Vietnamese

● African American Male

● Caucasian Female

● Chinese Male


● Hmong Male

● Latina


● Youth Male


● African American Female

● Caucasian Female

● Chinese Male




English - Billboard Ads

English - Radio Ads

English - Television Ads

Español - Print Materials

Español - Radio Ads

● Hmong Female

● Latina




● African American Male

● Caucasian Male

● Chinese Female


● Hmong Male

● Latino


● Youth Male

● Vietnamese Male

● Ad Version 1

● Ad Version 2

● Ad Version 3

● Ad Version 4

● Stop The Stigma TV PSA

● Tarjeta de Consejos

● Folleto

● Poster

● Comercial de Radio

http://www.stopstigmasacramento.org/images/audio/dbhs-30-amanda.mp3

http://www.stopstigmasacramento.org/images/audio/dhhs-30-rev-1-17-2012.mp3

http://www.stopstigmasacramento.org/images/audio/dhhs-30-radio-1-19-12.mp3

http://www.stopstigmasacramento.org/images/audio/stop-stigma.mp3

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Español - Comercial de Televisión

Việt - Print Materials

Việt - Radio Thương Mại

Việt - TV Thương Mại

Chinese - Print Materials

Chinese - 電視廣告

Hmoob - Print Materials

Hmoob - Tshaj Twm Hauv Xov Tooj Cua

Hmoob - Tshaj Twm Hauv TV


● Thiệp Tóm Lược

● Tập Tập Sách Thông Tin

● Bích Chương

● Radio Thương Mại


● 提示卡

● 小冊

● 海報


● Ntawv Qhia Txog

● Ntawv Qhia Txog

● Cov Duab Loj Qhia Txog

● Tshaj Twm Hauv Xov Tooj Cua


http://www.stopstigmasacramento.org/images/audio/benh-tam-than-vietnamese.mp3

http://www.stopstigmasacramento.org/images/audio/mental-health-hmoob.mp3


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русский - Print Materials

русский - Радио-реклама

● Информационная карточка

● Брошюра

● Плакат










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In The News

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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!

http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/publish/news/newsroom/6959



http://www.csus.edu/sacstatenews/Articles/2012/09/SusanTaylorAward_09-05-12.html









Español

(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 (Capital Public Radio – 1/20/12)

● Reducing stigma and discrimination associated with mental health in Sacramento (Examiner – 1/19/12)

● Univision Interview with Silvina Martinez (Univision – 5/11/12)

● El Condado de Sacramento (D'Primera Mano – January 2012)

● Servicios de salud mental gratuitos en Sacramento (Univision – 01/19/12)

● Entendiendo las enfermedades mentales (Univision – 02/29/12)

● Entendiendo las enfermedades mentales - Parte 2 (Univision – 02/29/12)

http://www.healthycal.org/archives/8351

http://www.examiner.com/article/national-everyday-matters-day-stopping-the-mental-health-stigma




http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/combating-the-stigma-of-mental/content?oid=5045204

http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2012/1/24/sacramento-county-starts-mental-health-campaign.aspx

http://www.capradio.org/news/insight/2012/01/23/insight-new-sacramento-health-officer--curbing-stigma-of-mental-illness--doubt-a-parable--john-mccutcheon


http://www.capradio.org/articles/2012/01/20/new-campaign-hopes-to-help-mentally-ill-get-treatment



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnY34rGj_HA&feature=plcp

http://www.dprimeramano.net/curren-issue.html

http://univisionsacramento.univision.com/videos/video/2012-01-19/servicios-de-salud-mental-gratuitos

http://univisionsacramento.univision.com/videos/video/2012-02-29/entendiendo-las-enfermedades-mentales-parte

http://univisionsacramento.univision.com/videos/video/2012-02-29/entendiendo-las-enfermedades-mentales-parte-1


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Việt● Mental health project aims to stop stigma

(Nguoi Viet 2 – 1/20/12)




http://www.nguoi-viet.com/absolutenm2/templates/?a=143295&z=126

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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.
























can help.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to

[email protected].

”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.





Upcoming Events3/16/13 —

3/23/13 —

2013 School Readiness Fair*

Wii Celebrate Healthy Families*






















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*

http://www.scusd.edu/event/school-readiness-fair-2013

http://www.twinriversusd.org/depts/files/650/02-2013_WiiCelebrate.pdf



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

http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=2195

http://ocasacramento.org/DragonBoatFestivalCelebration



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*

http://www.yarmarkausa.com/

http://www.pacificrimstreetfest.com/


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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




http://www.russianamericanmedia.com/kids/More_info_Events_3.php

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.orgLlame 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.

Enfermedades Mentales: No siempre es lo que usted piensa.

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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:

StopStigmaSacramento.orgLlame 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:

StopStigmaSacramento.orgLlame 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

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.

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。

StopStigmaSacramento.org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 Disabil i t ies 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：

StopStigmaSacramento.org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。

精神病：

並不總是如您所想。

女兒

大學生

網球選手

朋友

具有強迫症

精神病:並不總是如您所想。

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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：

StopStigmaSacramento.org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。

精神病：並不總是如您所想。

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

行為健康服務科發起，旨在：

• 減少污名與歧視

• 促進健康與安適

• 使具有精神病的人和家庭產生希望

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»

StopStigmaSacramento.orgЗ в о н и т е п о т ел е ф о н у 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.

ПРАВДА О ПСИХИЧЕСКОМ ЗАБОЛЕВАНИИ

Психическое заболевание может случиться у человека любого этнического или расового происхождения, любого вероисповедания, любого экономического статуса и возраста. Приблизительно у каждого четвертого человека на протяжении жизни произойдет психическое заболевание с официальным диагнозом. Приблизительно у каждого пятого ребенка наблюдаются эмоциональные или поведенческие отклонения. Согласно официальной статистике, в округе Сакраменто проживает около 355 тысяч человек с психическими заболеваниями.

ФАКТ: Исследования показывают, что, подобно болезням сердца или диабету, психическое заболевание зачастую является таким же заболе-ванием, требующем лечения, поддержки и образования.

ФАКТ: Две третьих людей с диагностируемыми психическими заболеваниями никогда не обращаются за профессиональной помощью. Многие не знают, куда обращаться, не имеют представления о своем состоянии или боятся дискриминации.

ФАКТ: Около 60% людей, страдающих психиче-скими заболеваниями, осуждают сами себя,что мешает им обращаться за лечением.

ФАКТ: Около половины людей, имеющих тяжелые формы психических заболеваний, злоупотре-бляют алкоголем и наркотиками. Комбинация этих двух психических нарушений существенно повышает стигму (социальное осуждение) и дискриминацию, что во многих случаях приводит к социальной изоляции.

8 ШАГОВ, КОТОРЫЕ

МОЖНО ПРЕДПРИНЯТЬ

ДЛЯ УСТРАНЕНИЯ СТИГМЫ

И ДИСКРИМИНАЦИИ

ВОЗЬМИТЕ НА СЕБЯ ОБЯЗАТЕЛЬСТВО. Откажитесь поддерживать или терпеть стигму и обяжитесь изменить свой язык и отношение к людям, страдающим психиче-скими болезнями. Употребление в речи таких слов как «безумный» или «сумасшедший» по отношению к человеку с психическим заболеванием является оскорбительным. Искорените такие слова из своей речи и иные виды навешивания ярлыков.

ЗАЙМИТЕ АКТИВНУЮ ПОЗИЦИЮ. Просите других людей прекратить поддер-живать стигму и пользоваться оскорби-тельными словесными оборотами. Самый лучший способ прекращения поддержки стигмы это образование людей по вопросам психических заболеваний и разъяснение вреда, который наносится их оскорби-тельными словами и действиями.

ЗАЙМИТЕСЬ САМООБРАЗОВАНИЕМ. Знания являются мощным инструментом для развеивания мифов и стереотипов. Спросите у людей, имеющих психические заболе-вания, об их жизненном опыте. Поделитесь полученной информацией с другими людьми.

БУДЬТЕ СОЮЗНИКАМИ. Подумайте о друге или родственнике, состояние здоровья которого вас беспокоит. Позвоните им и узнайте, как их дела. Если кто-либо из ваших знакомых проявляет внезапные перемены в поведении или думает о самоубийстве, протяните им руку и помогите им найти помощь.

ЗНАЙТЕ ВАШИ ПРАВА. Согласно Закона об американцах-инвалидах (The Americans with Disabilities Act - ADA), дискриминация людей с физической или психиатрической инвалид-ностью в вопросах трудоустройства, транс-портного обеспечения, общения или отдыха является незаконной. Закон о справедливом жилищном обеспечении (The Fair Housing Act) запрещает дискриминацию при обеспе-чении жилья на основании расы, цвета кожи, национального происхождения, религии, пола, семейного статуса или инвалидности.

НЕ БОЙТЕСЬ. Не бойтесь говорить о психи-ческих заболеваниях. Проведите обсуж-дение с друзьями или родственниками. Ваш честный рассказ может изменить то, как люди думают о психических заболеваниях.

НЕ МОЛЧИТЕ. Если вас одолевает плохое настроение, стресс или тревожность, позвоните или встретьтесь с другом или родственником. Не позволяйте страху или стыду удерживать вас от поиска помощи.

ВЫСКАЗЫВАЙТЕ СВОЕ МНЕНИЕ. Присо-единитесь к группе лекторов или группе поддержки. Открытый разговор о психи-ческих заболеваниях сможет уменьшить стигму и повысить информированность людей.

За получением дополнительной информации обращайтесь:

StopStigmaSacramento.orgЗвоните 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.

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Yog xav paub txog Tus Mob Puas Hlwb; Tsis Zoo Li Koj Xav lossis piav txog koj txoj kev xav txog tus mob puas hlwb no, mus saib peb ntawm:

StopStigmaSacramento.orgHu tus xov tooj 2-1-1 (lossis TTY 916-446-1434)Cov kev sib txuas lus no yeej tsis pub leej twg paub. Muaj neeg pab txhais lus thiab.

tsum txoj kev saib tsis taus thiab kev cais lwm tus

Txoj Kev Saib Tsis Taus yog ib qhov siv tsis tau, tsis xav pom lossis lwm tus neeg ntshai yus vim lawv pom yus “txawv” lwm tus.

Txoj Kev Saib Tsis Tau thiab kev txaj muag yog txoj kev txwv rau cov neeg muaj tus mob tsis kam mus nrhiav kev kho. Kev saib tsis tau nthau ua kev sib cais tsi pub kom lawv muaj kev ua ncaj ncees, kev vaj tse, kev ua haujlwm, kev kawm thiab kev koom tes koom pub ntoob rau neej lub neeg. Txoj kev ntshai uas sib cais lossis kev saib tsis taus yuav tsum muab tshem tawm es sub, cov neeg muaj tus mob puas hlwb no yuav mus nrhiav kws kho mob yam tsis muaj kev nyuaj siab, thiab kom lawv zoo zuj zus thiab muaj kev koom tes ua lawv luj neej kom kawg.

Tus Mob Puas Hlwb: Tsis zoo xws li koj txoj kev xav tas mus li yog ib qhov tsim los ntawm Sacramento County Department of health/ Division of Behaviorial Health Services kom:

• Txo txoj kev ntxub ntxaug thiab saib tsis taus.• Txhawb kev kho puas hlwb thiab kev noj qab nyob zoo.• Tsim kom muaj kev cia siab rau tib neeg thiab tsev neeg uas nyob nrog kev nyuaj siab puas hlwb.

Qiv Los Siv: Nyob rau xyoo 1999 tau tshaj tawm tias, Teb Chaws Meskas tug thawj nom phais neeg hais tias kev saib tsis tau “yog qhov txaus ntshai tshaj txog kev kho mus rau yav tom ntej txog phab kev mob hlwb thiab neeg lub cev.” Kev Puas Hlwb:Yog tshab xo los ntawm yawg thawj kws phais neeg Surgeon General, xyoo 1999

Tus Mob Puas Hlwb yuav mob tsis cais neeg.

Tabsis qee zaum neeg kuj muaj kev cais neeg.

Tus Mob Puas Hlwb: Tsis zoo li koj xav

Tes haujlwm no yog ua los ntawm pej xeem kev xaiv pom zoo rau Txoj Cai 63, uas yog Txoj Cai Pab Cuam Kev Mob Puas Hlwb.

qhov tseeb txog tus mob puashlwb

Tus Mob Puas Hlwb no raug txhua pawg neeg, txhua haiv neeg, txhua yam haujlwm, txhua txoj kev ntseeg thiab tsis hais muaj pes tsawg xyoo li. Yuav luag muaj li 1 tug ntawm 4 leeg uas yuav tau tus koj mob puas hlwb uas kuaj tau nyob rau hauv lub neej no. Ntawm 5 tug menyuam mas 1 tug yuav muaj kev nyuaj siab thiab coj tus cwj pwm tsis zoo. Hauv lub zej zog Sacramento, kwv yees hais tias muaj li ntawm 355,000 tus pej xeem uas muaj tus mob puas hlwb no.

QHOV TSEEB: Ib yam li mob plawv lossis tshav qab zib, kev tshawb fawb nthuav tawm hais tias tus mob puas hlwb yeej yog kev mob nkeeg uas tsim nyog coj mus kho, muaj kev txhawb nqa thiab mus kawm kom paub ntxiv.

QHOV TSEEB: Ob feem peb ntawm cov neeg muaj tus mob puas hlwb no yeej tsis mus nrhiav kev kho mob. Feem coob tsis paub mus nrhiav kev kho qhov twg, tsis paub hais tias yuav muaj kev kho tau lossis ntshai tsam muaj neeg saib tsis taus lawv.

QHOV TSEEB: Kev saib tsis taus yus tus kheej txwv li 60% ntawm cov neeg muaj tus mob puas hlwb no txoj kev mus nrhiav kev kho.

QHOV TSEEB: Yuav luag muaj li 50% ntawm cov neeg uas muaj tus mob puas hlwb uas mob nyhav heev vim yog siv yeeb siv tshuaj. Ua neej nyob nrog ob yam no yuav ua rau neeg muaj kev ntxub ntxaug, saib tsis taus yus, thiab tsis muaj kev sib raug zoo nrog rau lwm tus.

Tus Mob Puas Hlwb: Tsis zoo li koj xav

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PAUB tias koj muaj CAI. Tsab cai Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) tsim hais tias yog ib txoj kev yuam cai yog hais tias muaj kev ntxub ntxaug rau cov neeg sav cev txog kev ua haujlwm, tsheb thauj neeg, kev sib txuas lus, lossis kev ua si. Tsab cai Fair Housing Act tsis pub kom muaj kev si cais vim yog lwm haiv neeg,vim txawv nqaij tawv, nyob lub teb chaws twg tuaj, kev ntseeg, poj niam los txiv neej, muaj poj niam los yuav txiv lawm, lossisvim yog neeg sav cev.

TSIS TXHOB NTSHAI. Tsis txhob ntshai piav txog koj tus mob. Pib kev sib txuas lus nrog rau cov phooj ywg lossis tsev neeg. Qhia ncaj txog koj tus mob yuav ua rau lwm tus neeg hloov txog lawv txoj kev xav txog tus mob puas hlwb no.

TSIS TXHOB CIA LI UA TWJ YWM. Yog hais tias koj tsis muaj siab ua dab tsi, nyuaj siab lossis siab nyob tsis tus, hus xov tooj lossis mus ntsib koj tus phooj ywg uas koj ntseeg siab lossis ib tug hauv koj tsev neeg . Tsis txhob cia kev ntshai lossis kev txaj muag txwv kom tsis muaj kev txhawb nqa.

SIV KOJ LUB SUAB. Mus koom nrog cov pawg neeg. Qhib siab dawb paug txog tus mob puas hlwb yuav txo tau kev ntxub ntxaug thiab hais kom lauv to taub.

COG LUS HAIS TIAS. Tsim txhob tsim lossis ub eb txog txoj kev ntxub ntxaug thiab txiav txim siab hloov koj cov lus thiab koj tus cwj pwm cov tib neeg muaj tus kab mob hlwb. Siv cov lus xws li “vwm” lossis “ hlwb quaj” los piav txog cov neeg muaj tus mob puas hlwb yog ib yam kev mob siab. Tsis txhob siv cov lus no thiab lwm txoj kev uas tis npe phem mus tag koj lub neej.

SAWV CEV. Thov kom lwm tus tsis txhob muaj kev ntxub ntxaug thiab siv cov lus mob lwm tus siab. Qhov zoo kev txwv lwm tus neeg kom txhob ntxub ntxaug es qhia kom lawv paub txog tus kab mob hlwb. Qhia kom lawv paub tias lawv cov lus thiab lawv tus cwj pwm ua tau muaj kev mob siab rau lwm tus neeg.

QHIA KOJ TUS KHEEJ. Kev paub txog yogi b txoj kev yuav ua kom rhuab tshem cov dab neeg thiab xavtias zoo tib yam. Mus kawm txog tus mob puas hlwb thiab kev ntxub ntxaug saib kev puam tsuaj npaum li cas. Mus nug cov neeg uas muaj tusb mob puas hlwb no saib lawv kev txawj yog zoo lis cas. Tuaj piav qhia txog koj txoj kev kawm kom lwm tus paub thiab.

COG PHOOJ YWG. Xav txog ib tus phooj ywg lossis ib tug hauv koj tsej neeg uas koj muaj kev txhawj xeeb txog. Hu xov tooj mus xyuas saib lawv nyob li cas. Yog hais tias muaj cov neeg uas koj paub es cia li hloov cwj pwm txawv lossis muaj kev xav txog yuav txov nws txoj sia, mus cuag lawv thiab ua txhua yam kom lawv nrhiav kev pab.

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3 things you can do to stop stigma and discrimination

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.

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.

USe YOUR vOIce. Join a speakers bureau or support group. Being open about mental illness can reduce stigma and raise awareness.

For additional information and resources, go to:

StopStigmaSacramento.orgCall 2-1-1 (or TTY (916) 446-1434)Calls are always confidential. Interpreters are available.

stop stigma and discrimination

Stigma is the rejection, avoidance or fear people direct toward those they perceive as being “different.”

When fear of discrimination or stigma is removed, people living with mental illness may feel more comfortable seeking treatment, and thus able to recover and engage more fully in life.

The Mental Illness: It’s not always what you think project was initiated by Sacramento County, Division of Behavioral Health Services to:

• Reduce stigma and discrimination• Promote mental health and wellness• Inspire hope for people and families living with mental illness


Project made possible by voter approved Proposition 63,the Mental Health Services Act.

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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.

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.

USe YOUR vOIce. Join a speakers bureau or support group. Being open about mental illness can reduce stigma and raise awareness.


StopStigmaSacramento.orgCall 2-1-1 (or TTY (916) 446-1434)Calls are always confidential. Interpreters are available.



When fear of discrimination or stigma is removed, people living with mental illness may feel more comfortable seeking treatment, and thus able to recover and engage more fully in life.

The Mental Illness: It’s not always what you think project was initiated by Sacramento County, Division of Behavioral Health Services to:



Project made possible by voter approved Proposition 63,the Mental Health Services Act.

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In a 1999 report, the United States Surgeon General identified stigma as “the most formidable obstacle to future progress in the arena of mental illness and health.” Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General, 1999

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To learn more about the Mental Illness: It’s not always what you think project or to share your thoughts on mental illness, visit us at:

StopStigmaSacramento.orgCall 2-1-1 (or TTY 916-446-1434)Calls are always confidential. Interpreters are available.




Stigma and shame often prevent people living with mental illness from seeking treatment. Stigma becomes discrimination when it deprives people of their civil rights, access to fair housing, employment opportunities, education and full participation in life. When fear of discrimination or stigma is removed, people living with mental illness may feel more comfortable seeking treatment, and thus able to recover and engage more fully in life.

The Mental Illness: It’s not always what you think project was initiated by Sacramento County Division of Behavioral Health Services to:



Mental Illness does not discriminate.

But sometimes people do.

Project made possible by voter approved Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act.

the truth about mental illness

Mental illness affects every ethnic, racial, economic, religious and age group. Roughly one in every four adults will experience a diagnosable mental illness 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.

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 the stigma and discrimination often resulting in social isolation. Mental Illness:

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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.

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.

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.

USe YOUR vOICe. Join a speakers bureau or support group. Being open about mental illness can reduce stigma and raise awareness.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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Mental Illness:It’s not always what you think.You may think you know what mental illness looks like, but odds are you can’t tell if a person has a mental illness just by looking at them. Roughly one in four adults will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, regardless of race, income, faith or age. But shame causes most to never seek treatment. You can help. Changing attitudes about mental illness will encourage people to get the help they need to lead fulfilling lives.

For more information about mental illness, local resources or support call

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Mental Illness:It’s not always what you think.You may think you know what mental illness looks like, but odds are you can’t tell if a person has a mental illness just by looking at them. Roughly one in four adults will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, regardless of race, income, faith or age. But shame causes most to never seek treatment. You can help. Changing attitudes about mental illness will encourage people to get the help they need to lead fulfilling lives.




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You may think you know what mental illness looks like, but odds are you can’t tell if a person has a mental illness just by looking at them. Roughly one in four adults will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, regardless of race, income, faith or age. But shame causes most to never seek treatment. You can help. Changing attitudes about mental illness will encourage people to get the help they need to lead fulfilling lives.




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You may think you know what mental illness looks like, but odds are you can’t tell if a person has a mental illness just by looking at them. Roughly one in four adults will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, regardless of race, income, faith or age. But shame causes most to never seek treatment. You can help. Changing attitudes about mental illness will encourage people to get the help they need to lead fulfilling lives.



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“Mental Illness: It’s not always what you think” Mental Health Champion Award

Nomination Form The Mental Health Champion Award honors individuals and organizations in Sacramento County who:

Have made a significant contribution in reducing the stigma experienced by people with mental illness; Provide outstanding support or treatment to people with mental illness; Advocate for issues related to mental health; and/or Advance knowledge in the area of mental health research

Mental Health Champion nominations will be reviewed by a committee of consumers, family members, community stakeholders and Division of Behavioral Health Services staff. Selected nominees will be highlighted in multiple “Mental Illness: It’s not always what you think” project outreach materials and activities.

Nominee Information

First Name: ____________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________

Title: ____________________________________ Organization: ___________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________ Email: _______________________________________________

Reason for Nomination Please describe the contribution or success of this person to bringing hope and / or awareness to mental health and mental illness in the Sacramento community. __________________________________________________________________________________________

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Nominator Information

Your First Name: ________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________

Title: ____________________________________ Organization: ___________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________ Email: _______________________________________________

Please return completed nomination form via mail, email or fax to: Raj Dhanda, Edelman

921 11th Street, Suite 250 - Sacramento, CA 95816 [email protected]

Fax: (916) 447-8509 Call (916) 288-2210 for more information.


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