This guide discusses the impacts of mental illness on those experiencing mental health issues and provides resources for healthcare professionals to support these patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Mayo Clinic<\/a>, stigmatization of mental health issues can cause harmful effects, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n\nReluctance to seek help or treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\nLack of understanding by family, friends, or co-workers<\/li>\n\n\n\nFewer opportunities for work, school or social activities<\/li>\n\n\n\nTrouble finding housing<\/li>\n\n\n\nBullying, violence or harassment<\/li>\n\n\n\nHealth insurance that does not adequately cover mental illness treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nStigma “almost always stem(s) from a lack of understanding rather than information based on facts,” according to the Mayo Clinic<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nReference:The Mayo Clinic Staff. (2019) Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness. <\/em>Retrieved from https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/mental-illness\/in-depth\/mental-health\/art-20046477 February 11, 2019.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>How Can I Cope With Stigma?<\/h4><\/div>\nAccording to the Mayo Clinic<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nGet treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\nDon’t let stigma create self-doubt or shame<\/li>\n\n\n\nDon’t isolate yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\nDon’t equate yourself with your illness <\/li>\n\n\n\nJoin a support group<\/li>\n\n\n\nGet help at school <\/li>\n\n\n\nSpeak out against stigma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nReference:The Mayo Clinic Staff. (2019) Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness. <\/em>Retrieved from https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/mental-illness\/in-depth\/mental-health\/art-20046477 February 11, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-577c0edd-d76f-48b9-92db-9b07ea79c241 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Books<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>This is a small selection of eBooks available through the Clarkson Libraries. Click image to access. Search the<a href=\"https:\/\/clarksonuniversitylibrary.on.worldcat.org\/discovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> library catalog<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/ask-a-librarian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ask a librarian<\/a> for help if you want to find others (either eBooks or print). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/clarkson-ebooks\/detail.action?docID=415242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diversity Issues in the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research of Mood Disorders <\/a>– by Sana Loue and Martha Sajatovic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK384915\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders: The Evidence for Stigma Change<\/a> – contributors: Committee on the Science of Changing Behavioral Health Social Norms; Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/clarkson-ebooks\/detail.action?docID=415914\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Mark of Shame: Stigma of Mental Illness and an Agenda for Change<\/a> – by Stephen P. Hinshaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ebsco.com\/c\/j2sznp\/search\/details\/o5mzkmoqnf?db=nlebk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Media Madness: Public Images of Mental Illness<\/a> – by Otto F. Wahl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ebsco.com\/c\/j2sznp\/search\/details\/kl5irra3ez?db=nlebk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Telling Is Risky Business: Mental Health Consumers Confront Stigma<\/a> – by Otto F. Wahl<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-4a7ff078-e288-4a61-be7e-62d793f661bf advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Articles<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/blogs\/nami-blog\/october-2017\/9-ways-to-fight-mental-health-stigma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Ways To Fight Mental Health Stigma<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749354\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/health\/archive\/ph_determinants\/life_style\/mental\/docs\/stigma_paper_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Countering the stigmatisation and discrimination of people with mental health problems in Europe<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>– Directorate-General for Health & Consumers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Advocacy\/Policy-Priorities\/Supporting-Community-Inclusion-and-Non-Discrimination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supporting Community Inclusion & Non-Discrimination<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2592351\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Prevalence of Mental Disorders among the Homeless in Western Countries: Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis<\/a>\u00a0– by Seena Fazel, Vivek Khosla, Helen Doll, and John Geddes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/brick-brick\/201405\/the-stigma-mental-illness-is-making-us-sicker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Stigma of Mental Illness Is Making Us Sicker<\/a>\u00a0– Psychology Today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ncsu.edu\/2014\/02\/wms-desmarais-violence2014\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study Shows Mentally Ill More Likely to Be Victims, Not Perpetrators, of Violence<\/a> \u2013 Matt Shipman, North Carolina State\u00a0University News<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1489832\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding the impact of stigma on people with mental illness<\/a>\u00a0– Patrick W Corrigan and Amy C Watson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-6aee0cc4-b82e-400a-a47c-8bf1f9dc2a21 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Web Resources<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/fmla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Labor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749706\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/find-support\/living-with-a-mental-health-condition\/succeeding-at-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Succeeding At Work<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-b7c51702-68f7-4cc0-9008-4557707f1c93 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Mental Health Law<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749443\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycourts.gov\/courts\/ad2\/mhls_mainpage.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Hygiene Legal Services<\/a> – Supreme Court of the State of New York<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ny\/mental-hygiene-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Consolidated Laws, Mental Hygiene Law<\/a>\u00a0– FindLaw<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/omh.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Office of Mental Health<\/a>\u00a0<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omh.ny.gov\/omhweb\/forensic\/manual\/html\/mhl_admissions.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NY Mental Hygiene Law<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-68fa266e-3474-4bc9-8bec-5285fc7b2684 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Discrimination Law<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749526\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/29\/chapter-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29 U.S. Code Chapter 8 \u2013 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/29\/chapter-28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29 U.S. Code Chapter 28 \u2013 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/29\/chapter-16\/subchapter-V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29 U.S. Code Subchapter V \u2013 RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/42\/chapter-21F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42 U.S. Code Chapter 21F \u2013 PROHIBITING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF GENETIC INFORMATION<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/42\/chapter-126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42 U.S. Code Chapter 126 \u2013 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/42\/chapter-21\/subchapter-VI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42 U.S. Code Subchapter VI \u2013 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/paidfamilyleave.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NY State Paid Family Leave<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-cfae4601-19e3-44d3-82fe-bb1980a181c4 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Collections<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7CAAA000030847&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Bullying&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Bullying<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVW1&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Cyberbullying&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Cyberbullying<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVWD&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Eating+Disorders&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Eating Disorders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVXQ&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Mental+Disorders&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Mental Disorders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVXR&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Mental+Health&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7CEFSYTU077565309&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Service+and+Emotional+Support+Animals&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Service & Emotional Support Animals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVZ7&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Suicide&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Suicide <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-e8d55ad2-545a-4551-beb4-c86811ddc0e1 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Podcasts<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mentalpod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Illness Happy Hour<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/hilarious-world-depression\/id1181589175?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hilarious World of Depression<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos\/id1474245040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Happiness Lab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast\/id329875043\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WTF with Marc Maron<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.podchaser.com\/podcasts\/the-struggle-bus-self-care-men-41979\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Struggle Bus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-dfb7acca-0e80-4cb7-835c-7416d31d3723 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 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Stigma “almost always stem(s) from a lack of understanding rather than information based on facts,” according to the Mayo Clinic<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nReference:The Mayo Clinic Staff. (2019) Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness. <\/em>Retrieved from https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/mental-illness\/in-depth\/mental-health\/art-20046477 February 11, 2019.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>How Can I Cope With Stigma?<\/h4><\/div>\nAccording to the Mayo Clinic<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nGet treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\nDon’t let stigma create self-doubt or shame<\/li>\n\n\n\nDon’t isolate yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\nDon’t equate yourself with your illness <\/li>\n\n\n\nJoin a support group<\/li>\n\n\n\nGet help at school <\/li>\n\n\n\nSpeak out against stigma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nReference:The Mayo Clinic Staff. (2019) Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness. <\/em>Retrieved from https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/mental-illness\/in-depth\/mental-health\/art-20046477 February 11, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-577c0edd-d76f-48b9-92db-9b07ea79c241 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Books<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>This is a small selection of eBooks available through the Clarkson Libraries. Click image to access. Search the<a href=\"https:\/\/clarksonuniversitylibrary.on.worldcat.org\/discovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> library catalog<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/ask-a-librarian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ask a librarian<\/a> for help if you want to find others (either eBooks or print). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/clarkson-ebooks\/detail.action?docID=415242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diversity Issues in the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research of Mood Disorders <\/a>– by Sana Loue and Martha Sajatovic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK384915\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders: The Evidence for Stigma Change<\/a> – contributors: Committee on the Science of Changing Behavioral Health Social Norms; Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/clarkson-ebooks\/detail.action?docID=415914\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Mark of Shame: Stigma of Mental Illness and an Agenda for Change<\/a> – by Stephen P. Hinshaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ebsco.com\/c\/j2sznp\/search\/details\/o5mzkmoqnf?db=nlebk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Media Madness: Public Images of Mental Illness<\/a> – by Otto F. Wahl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ebsco.com\/c\/j2sznp\/search\/details\/kl5irra3ez?db=nlebk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Telling Is Risky Business: Mental Health Consumers Confront Stigma<\/a> – by Otto F. Wahl<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-4a7ff078-e288-4a61-be7e-62d793f661bf advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Articles<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/blogs\/nami-blog\/october-2017\/9-ways-to-fight-mental-health-stigma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Ways To Fight Mental Health Stigma<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749354\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/health\/archive\/ph_determinants\/life_style\/mental\/docs\/stigma_paper_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Countering the stigmatisation and discrimination of people with mental health problems in Europe<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>– Directorate-General for Health & Consumers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Advocacy\/Policy-Priorities\/Supporting-Community-Inclusion-and-Non-Discrimination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supporting Community Inclusion & Non-Discrimination<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2592351\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Prevalence of Mental Disorders among the Homeless in Western Countries: Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis<\/a>\u00a0– by Seena Fazel, Vivek Khosla, Helen Doll, and John Geddes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/brick-brick\/201405\/the-stigma-mental-illness-is-making-us-sicker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Stigma of Mental Illness Is Making Us Sicker<\/a>\u00a0– Psychology Today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ncsu.edu\/2014\/02\/wms-desmarais-violence2014\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study Shows Mentally Ill More Likely to Be Victims, Not Perpetrators, of Violence<\/a> \u2013 Matt Shipman, North Carolina State\u00a0University News<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1489832\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding the impact of stigma on people with mental illness<\/a>\u00a0– Patrick W Corrigan and Amy C Watson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-6aee0cc4-b82e-400a-a47c-8bf1f9dc2a21 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Web Resources<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/fmla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Labor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749706\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/find-support\/living-with-a-mental-health-condition\/succeeding-at-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Succeeding At Work<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-b7c51702-68f7-4cc0-9008-4557707f1c93 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Mental Health Law<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749443\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycourts.gov\/courts\/ad2\/mhls_mainpage.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Hygiene Legal Services<\/a> – Supreme Court of the State of New York<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ny\/mental-hygiene-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Consolidated Laws, Mental Hygiene Law<\/a>\u00a0– FindLaw<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/omh.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Office of Mental Health<\/a>\u00a0<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omh.ny.gov\/omhweb\/forensic\/manual\/html\/mhl_admissions.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NY Mental Hygiene Law<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-68fa266e-3474-4bc9-8bec-5285fc7b2684 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Discrimination Law<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749526\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/29\/chapter-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29 U.S. Code Chapter 8 \u2013 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/29\/chapter-28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29 U.S. Code Chapter 28 \u2013 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/29\/chapter-16\/subchapter-V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29 U.S. Code Subchapter V \u2013 RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/42\/chapter-21F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42 U.S. Code Chapter 21F \u2013 PROHIBITING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF GENETIC INFORMATION<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/42\/chapter-126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42 U.S. Code Chapter 126 \u2013 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/42\/chapter-21\/subchapter-VI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42 U.S. Code Subchapter VI \u2013 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/paidfamilyleave.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NY State Paid Family Leave<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-cfae4601-19e3-44d3-82fe-bb1980a181c4 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Collections<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7CAAA000030847&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Bullying&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Bullying<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVW1&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Cyberbullying&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Cyberbullying<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVWD&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Eating+Disorders&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Eating Disorders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVXQ&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Mental+Disorders&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Mental Disorders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVXR&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Mental+Health&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7CEFSYTU077565309&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Service+and+Emotional+Support+Animals&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Service & Emotional Support Animals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVZ7&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Suicide&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Suicide <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-e8d55ad2-545a-4551-beb4-c86811ddc0e1 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Podcasts<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mentalpod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Illness Happy Hour<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/hilarious-world-depression\/id1181589175?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hilarious World of Depression<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos\/id1474245040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Happiness Lab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast\/id329875043\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WTF with Marc Maron<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.podchaser.com\/podcasts\/the-struggle-bus-self-care-men-41979\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Struggle Bus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-dfb7acca-0e80-4cb7-835c-7416d31d3723 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 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Reference:The Mayo Clinic Staff. (2019) Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness. <\/em>Retrieved from https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/mental-illness\/in-depth\/mental-health\/art-20046477 February 11, 2019.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span>How Can I Cope With Stigma?<\/h4><\/div>\nAccording to the Mayo Clinic<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nGet treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\nDon’t let stigma create self-doubt or shame<\/li>\n\n\n\nDon’t isolate yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\nDon’t equate yourself with your illness <\/li>\n\n\n\nJoin a support group<\/li>\n\n\n\nGet help at school <\/li>\n\n\n\nSpeak out against stigma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nReference:The Mayo Clinic Staff. (2019) Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness. <\/em>Retrieved from https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/mental-illness\/in-depth\/mental-health\/art-20046477 February 11, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-577c0edd-d76f-48b9-92db-9b07ea79c241 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Books<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>This is a small selection of eBooks available through the Clarkson Libraries. Click image to access. Search the<a href=\"https:\/\/clarksonuniversitylibrary.on.worldcat.org\/discovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> library catalog<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/ask-a-librarian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ask a librarian<\/a> for help if you want to find others (either eBooks or print). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/clarkson-ebooks\/detail.action?docID=415242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diversity Issues in the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research of Mood Disorders <\/a>– by Sana Loue and Martha Sajatovic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK384915\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders: The Evidence for Stigma Change<\/a> – contributors: Committee on the Science of Changing Behavioral Health Social Norms; Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/clarkson-ebooks\/detail.action?docID=415914\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Mark of Shame: Stigma of Mental Illness and an Agenda for Change<\/a> – by Stephen P. Hinshaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ebsco.com\/c\/j2sznp\/search\/details\/o5mzkmoqnf?db=nlebk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Media Madness: Public Images of Mental Illness<\/a> – by Otto F. Wahl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ebsco.com\/c\/j2sznp\/search\/details\/kl5irra3ez?db=nlebk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Telling Is Risky Business: Mental Health Consumers Confront Stigma<\/a> – by Otto F. Wahl<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-4a7ff078-e288-4a61-be7e-62d793f661bf advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Articles<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/blogs\/nami-blog\/october-2017\/9-ways-to-fight-mental-health-stigma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Ways To Fight Mental Health Stigma<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749354\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/health\/archive\/ph_determinants\/life_style\/mental\/docs\/stigma_paper_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Countering the stigmatisation and discrimination of people with mental health problems in Europe<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>– Directorate-General for Health & Consumers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Advocacy\/Policy-Priorities\/Supporting-Community-Inclusion-and-Non-Discrimination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supporting Community Inclusion & Non-Discrimination<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2592351\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Prevalence of Mental Disorders among the Homeless in Western Countries: Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis<\/a>\u00a0– by Seena Fazel, Vivek Khosla, Helen Doll, and John Geddes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/brick-brick\/201405\/the-stigma-mental-illness-is-making-us-sicker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Stigma of Mental Illness Is Making Us Sicker<\/a>\u00a0– Psychology Today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ncsu.edu\/2014\/02\/wms-desmarais-violence2014\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study Shows Mentally Ill More Likely to Be Victims, Not Perpetrators, of Violence<\/a> \u2013 Matt Shipman, North Carolina State\u00a0University News<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1489832\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding the impact of stigma on people with mental illness<\/a>\u00a0– Patrick W Corrigan and Amy C Watson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-6aee0cc4-b82e-400a-a47c-8bf1f9dc2a21 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Web Resources<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/fmla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Labor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749706\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/find-support\/living-with-a-mental-health-condition\/succeeding-at-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Succeeding At Work<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-b7c51702-68f7-4cc0-9008-4557707f1c93 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Mental Health Law<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749443\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycourts.gov\/courts\/ad2\/mhls_mainpage.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Hygiene Legal Services<\/a> – Supreme Court of the State of New York<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ny\/mental-hygiene-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Consolidated Laws, Mental Hygiene Law<\/a>\u00a0– FindLaw<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/omh.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Office of Mental Health<\/a>\u00a0<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omh.ny.gov\/omhweb\/forensic\/manual\/html\/mhl_admissions.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NY Mental Hygiene Law<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-68fa266e-3474-4bc9-8bec-5285fc7b2684 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div 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According to the Mayo Clinic<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nGet treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\nDon’t let stigma create self-doubt or shame<\/li>\n\n\n\nDon’t isolate yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\nDon’t equate yourself with your illness <\/li>\n\n\n\nJoin a support group<\/li>\n\n\n\nGet help at school <\/li>\n\n\n\nSpeak out against stigma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nReference:The Mayo Clinic Staff. (2019) Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness. <\/em>Retrieved from https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/mental-illness\/in-depth\/mental-health\/art-20046477 February 11, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-577c0edd-d76f-48b9-92db-9b07ea79c241 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Books<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>This is a small selection of eBooks available through the Clarkson Libraries. Click image to access. Search the<a href=\"https:\/\/clarksonuniversitylibrary.on.worldcat.org\/discovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> library catalog<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/ask-a-librarian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ask a librarian<\/a> for help if you want to find others (either eBooks or print). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/clarkson-ebooks\/detail.action?docID=415242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diversity Issues in the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research of Mood Disorders <\/a>– by Sana Loue and Martha Sajatovic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK384915\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders: The Evidence for Stigma Change<\/a> – contributors: Committee on the Science of Changing Behavioral Health Social Norms; Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/clarkson-ebooks\/detail.action?docID=415914\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Mark of Shame: Stigma of Mental Illness and an Agenda for Change<\/a> – by Stephen P. Hinshaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ebsco.com\/c\/j2sznp\/search\/details\/o5mzkmoqnf?db=nlebk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Media Madness: Public Images of Mental Illness<\/a> – by Otto F. Wahl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ebsco.com\/c\/j2sznp\/search\/details\/kl5irra3ez?db=nlebk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Telling Is Risky Business: Mental Health Consumers Confront Stigma<\/a> – by Otto F. Wahl<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-4a7ff078-e288-4a61-be7e-62d793f661bf advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Articles<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/blogs\/nami-blog\/october-2017\/9-ways-to-fight-mental-health-stigma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Ways To Fight Mental Health Stigma<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749354\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/health\/archive\/ph_determinants\/life_style\/mental\/docs\/stigma_paper_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Countering the stigmatisation and discrimination of people with mental health problems in Europe<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>– Directorate-General for Health & Consumers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Advocacy\/Policy-Priorities\/Supporting-Community-Inclusion-and-Non-Discrimination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supporting Community Inclusion & Non-Discrimination<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2592351\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Prevalence of Mental Disorders among the Homeless in Western Countries: Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis<\/a>\u00a0– by Seena Fazel, Vivek Khosla, Helen Doll, and John Geddes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/brick-brick\/201405\/the-stigma-mental-illness-is-making-us-sicker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Stigma of Mental Illness Is Making Us Sicker<\/a>\u00a0– Psychology Today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ncsu.edu\/2014\/02\/wms-desmarais-violence2014\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study Shows Mentally Ill More Likely to Be Victims, Not Perpetrators, of Violence<\/a> \u2013 Matt Shipman, North Carolina State\u00a0University News<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1489832\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding the impact of stigma on people with mental illness<\/a>\u00a0– Patrick W Corrigan and Amy C Watson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-6aee0cc4-b82e-400a-a47c-8bf1f9dc2a21 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Web Resources<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/fmla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Labor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749706\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/find-support\/living-with-a-mental-health-condition\/succeeding-at-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Succeeding At Work<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-b7c51702-68f7-4cc0-9008-4557707f1c93 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Mental Health Law<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749443\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycourts.gov\/courts\/ad2\/mhls_mainpage.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Hygiene Legal Services<\/a> – Supreme Court of the State of New York<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ny\/mental-hygiene-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Consolidated Laws, Mental Hygiene Law<\/a>\u00a0– FindLaw<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/omh.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Office of Mental Health<\/a>\u00a0<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omh.ny.gov\/omhweb\/forensic\/manual\/html\/mhl_admissions.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NY Mental Hygiene Law<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-68fa266e-3474-4bc9-8bec-5285fc7b2684 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Discrimination Law<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749526\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/29\/chapter-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29 U.S. Code Chapter 8 \u2013 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/29\/chapter-28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29 U.S. Code Chapter 28 \u2013 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/29\/chapter-16\/subchapter-V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29 U.S. Code Subchapter V \u2013 RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/42\/chapter-21F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42 U.S. Code Chapter 21F \u2013 PROHIBITING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF GENETIC INFORMATION<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/42\/chapter-126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42 U.S. Code Chapter 126 \u2013 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/42\/chapter-21\/subchapter-VI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42 U.S. Code Subchapter VI \u2013 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/paidfamilyleave.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NY State Paid Family Leave<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-cfae4601-19e3-44d3-82fe-bb1980a181c4 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Collections<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7CAAA000030847&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Bullying&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Bullying<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVW1&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Cyberbullying&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Cyberbullying<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVWD&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Eating+Disorders&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Eating Disorders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVXQ&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Mental+Disorders&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing 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Reference:The Mayo Clinic Staff. (2019) Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness. <\/em>Retrieved from https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/mental-illness\/in-depth\/mental-health\/art-20046477 February 11, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-577c0edd-d76f-48b9-92db-9b07ea79c241 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Books<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>This is a small selection of eBooks available through the Clarkson Libraries. Click image to access. Search the<a href=\"https:\/\/clarksonuniversitylibrary.on.worldcat.org\/discovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> library catalog<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/ask-a-librarian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ask a librarian<\/a> for help if you want to find others (either eBooks or print). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/clarkson-ebooks\/detail.action?docID=415242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diversity Issues in the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research of Mood Disorders <\/a>– by Sana Loue and Martha Sajatovic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK384915\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders: The Evidence for Stigma Change<\/a> – contributors: Committee on the Science of Changing Behavioral Health Social Norms; Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/clarkson-ebooks\/detail.action?docID=415914\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Mark of Shame: Stigma of Mental Illness and an Agenda for Change<\/a> – by Stephen P. Hinshaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ebsco.com\/c\/j2sznp\/search\/details\/o5mzkmoqnf?db=nlebk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Media Madness: Public Images of Mental Illness<\/a> – by Otto F. Wahl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ebsco.com\/c\/j2sznp\/search\/details\/kl5irra3ez?db=nlebk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Telling Is Risky Business: Mental Health Consumers Confront Stigma<\/a> – by Otto F. Wahl<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-4a7ff078-e288-4a61-be7e-62d793f661bf advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Articles<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/blogs\/nami-blog\/october-2017\/9-ways-to-fight-mental-health-stigma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Ways To Fight Mental Health Stigma<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749354\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/health\/archive\/ph_determinants\/life_style\/mental\/docs\/stigma_paper_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Countering the stigmatisation and discrimination of people with mental health problems in Europe<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>– Directorate-General for Health & Consumers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Advocacy\/Policy-Priorities\/Supporting-Community-Inclusion-and-Non-Discrimination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supporting Community Inclusion & Non-Discrimination<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2592351\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Prevalence of Mental Disorders among the Homeless in Western Countries: Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis<\/a>\u00a0– by Seena Fazel, Vivek Khosla, Helen Doll, and John Geddes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/brick-brick\/201405\/the-stigma-mental-illness-is-making-us-sicker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Stigma of Mental Illness Is Making Us Sicker<\/a>\u00a0– Psychology Today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ncsu.edu\/2014\/02\/wms-desmarais-violence2014\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study Shows Mentally Ill More Likely to Be Victims, Not Perpetrators, of Violence<\/a> \u2013 Matt Shipman, North Carolina State\u00a0University News<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1489832\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding the impact of stigma on people with mental illness<\/a>\u00a0– Patrick W Corrigan and Amy C Watson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-6aee0cc4-b82e-400a-a47c-8bf1f9dc2a21 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Web Resources<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/fmla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Labor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749706\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/find-support\/living-with-a-mental-health-condition\/succeeding-at-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Succeeding At Work<\/a> \u2013 NAMI\u00a0<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-b7c51702-68f7-4cc0-9008-4557707f1c93 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Mental Health Law<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749443\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycourts.gov\/courts\/ad2\/mhls_mainpage.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Hygiene Legal Services<\/a> – Supreme Court of the State of New York<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ny\/mental-hygiene-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Consolidated Laws, Mental Hygiene Law<\/a>\u00a0– FindLaw<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/omh.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Office of Mental Health<\/a>\u00a0<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omh.ny.gov\/omhweb\/forensic\/manual\/html\/mhl_admissions.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NY Mental Hygiene Law<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-68fa266e-3474-4bc9-8bec-5285fc7b2684 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Discrimination Law<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul id=\"s-lg-link-list-49749526\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/29\/chapter-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29 U.S. Code Chapter 8 \u2013 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/29\/chapter-28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29 U.S. Code Chapter 28 \u2013 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/29\/chapter-16\/subchapter-V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">29 U.S. Code Subchapter V \u2013 RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/42\/chapter-21F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42 U.S. Code Chapter 21F \u2013 PROHIBITING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF GENETIC INFORMATION<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/42\/chapter-126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42 U.S. Code Chapter 126 \u2013 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/42\/chapter-21\/subchapter-VI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42 U.S. Code Subchapter VI \u2013 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES<\/a> – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/paidfamilyleave.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NY State Paid Family Leave<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-cfae4601-19e3-44d3-82fe-bb1980a181c4 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Collections<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7CAAA000030847&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Bullying&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Bullying<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVW1&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Cyberbullying&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Cyberbullying<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVWD&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Eating+Disorders&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Eating Disorders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVXQ&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Mental+Disorders&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Mental Disorders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVXR&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Mental+Health&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7CEFSYTU077565309&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Service+and+Emotional+Support+Animals&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Service & Emotional Support Animals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.ezproxy.clarkson.edu\/ps\/searchTopic?topicId=GALE%7C00000000LVZ7&searchResultsType=MultiTab&searchType=ts&bname=Suicide&userGroupName=nysl_nc_clarku&inPS=true&prodId=OVIC&category=Browse+Issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gale Opposing Viewpoints \u2013 Suicide <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-e8d55ad2-545a-4551-beb4-c86811ddc0e1 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Podcasts<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mentalpod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Illness Happy Hour<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/hilarious-world-depression\/id1181589175?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hilarious World of Depression<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos\/id1474245040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Happiness Lab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast\/id329875043\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WTF with Marc Maron<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.podchaser.com\/podcasts\/the-struggle-bus-self-care-men-41979\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Struggle Bus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-dfb7acca-0e80-4cb7-835c-7416d31d3723 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Related Guides<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/anti-discrimination-reading-list\/anti-discrimination-reading-list-lgbtq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LGBTQ+ & Sexual Orientation Discrimination<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/anti-discrimination-reading-list\/anti-discrimination-reading-list-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical Discrimination & Stigma<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/anti-discrimination-reading-list\/anti-discrimination-reading-list-mental-health\/disease-stigma\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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