Using Community-Engagement to Teach Mental Health Stigma Reduction

Authors

Tamba-Kuii M. Bailey, University of North DakotaFollow
Christine J. Yeh, University of San FranciscoFollow
Lou Collette S. Felipe, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical CampusFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

community-engaged learning, mental health stigma reduction, counselor education

Subject Area

Counselor Education

Abstract

This article proposes a conceptual model of community-engaged learning as a teaching strategy and recommendations designed to teach mental health stigma reduction for master’s level students in counselor education programs. The community-engaged learning teaching content and training methodology description in this article highlight the purpose, use, and intended impact of this teaching method on counselor training of mental health stigma reduction. The mental health stigma reduction training components, goals, benefits, and resource materials are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Bailey, T. M., Yeh, C. J., & Felipe, L. S. (2022). Using Community-Engagement to Teach Mental Health Stigma Reduction. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 15(3). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/jcps/vol15/iss3/6