The second guide presents various ways to reduce the impact of stigma, discrimination and prejudice on individuals:
At the individual level of persons affected by NTDs, by using psychosocial support to develop coping mechanisms and promote resilience and self-advocacy, and through role models or champions.
At the group level of persons affected by NTDs, by creating a supportive environment through the development of support groups.
At the family level, by reducing the impact of stigma on families through family psychosocial support and family support groups.
This guide is part of a series of four Guides to reduce stigma. The guides are for all managers, health and social workers and service staff who have to deal with stigma in leprosy and other health conditions. These Guides provide evidence-based and best-practice information from different disciplines, and recommendations for field workers on how to reduce stigma against and among affected persons and in the community.
N2 -The second guide presents various ways to reduce the impact of stigma, discrimination and prejudice on individuals:
At the individual level of persons affected by NTDs, by using psychosocial support to develop coping mechanisms and promote resilience and self-advocacy, and through role models or champions.
At the group level of persons affected by NTDs, by creating a supportive environment through the development of support groups.
At the family level, by reducing the impact of stigma on families through family psychosocial support and family support groups.