The End to Stigma Begins with Us: How Physicians Can Address Stigma in the Medical Profession and Beyond-View Presentation

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This session, "The End to Stigma Begins With Us: How Physicians Can Address Stigma in the Medical Profession and Beyond," focused on addressing stigma related to mental health in the medical field. Dr. Diane Hart, the moderator, opened with statistics showing that over half of those with mental illness do not receive necessary care, often due to stigma and fear of professional repercussions. The panel included Dr. Devika Bhushan, Dr. Michael Myers, and Dr. Linda Worley, who shared personal stories and professional insights into the impact of stigma on healthcare providers. <br /><br />Dr. Bhushan shared her experience living with bipolar disorder, highlighting the negative stereotypes and assumptions that persist around mental illness. She emphasized the importance of sharing personal stories to combat stigma and illustrated her journey from stigma to advocacy. Dr. Myers and Dr. Worley discussed their experiences with mental health challenges within the healthcare community, emphasizing the critical need for systemic support and cultural change to encourage help-seeking and normalize discussions around mental health. <br /><br />The session addressed structural challenges, like insurance and licensing barriers, with a call to action for systemic change. The discussion highlighted the importance of transparency and peer support in reducing self-stigma and creating inclusive environments for mental health care. Audience members shared experiences and insights, emphasizing the need for an inclusive approach to mental health support that extends to all healthcare workers. The session concluded with a collective call to action to promote openness, compassion, and change in perceptions around mental health in the medical field.

Keywords

mental health

stigma

healthcare providers

systemic change

peer support

bipolar disorder

personal stories

advocacy

cultural change

insurance barriers

inclusive environments

professional repercussions