Webinar: To Tell or Not to Tell: Mental Health, Stigma and Self-Disclosure
Webinar: To Tell or Not to Tell: Mental Health, Stigma and Self-Disclosure
In this training we will explore the role of self-identity, stigma and factors to consider when making the choice to self-disclose.
Webinar:
To Tell or Not to Tell: Mental Health, Stigma and Self-Disclosure
Choosing to self-disclose our mental health disability to others is a very personal and important decision. It is not a one-time decision; rather, it is an ongoing “coming out” journey that we may face on a daily basis. When weighing the decision to disclose our mental health disability, we confront the realities of stigma. Join us to discuss our tips, feelings and experiences around this topic and share your own.
*This training is presented from a peer perspective by people who have lived experience with mental health disabilities.
Live Caption and ASL Interpreter are Available.
About the webinar:
We will explore the role of self-identity, stigma and factors to consider when making the choice to self-disclose. How would the news affect how others treat us? What are the benefits and drawbacks of disclosing to family, friends, and colleagues?
Come join us as we discuss:
- Self-Disclosure – What’s the Point?
- How Do We Identify Ourselves?
- Language, Stigma & Mental Health
- The “Coming Out” Journey
- Reasons to Self-Disclose
- Evaluating the Pros & Cons
To tell or not to tell – the decision is ours, and ours alone.
Speaker:
Claire Haider (they/them/theirs), is a hearing person with lived experience with mental illness and experience navigating the mental health system. They have known American Sign Language for almost fifteen years and have experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Currently they are working for the Peer Self-Advocacy Program (PSA) at Disability Rights California, working with their peers to teach self-advocacy skills in the community.