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Table 1 Content of the stigma reduction training and toolkit

From: Acceptability of mental health stigma-reduction training and initial effects on awareness among military personnel

Section

Main points

Discussion tools—personal experiences of Marines addressing stress injuries and other scenarios

Expected stress reactions

Overcoming common reasons for not seeking help such as being perceived as weak, concerns about career consequences, concerns about security clearance, wanting to deal with problems on their own

Seeking help early

Recognizing opportunities to help a fellow Marine

Support during recovery and reintegration

Behavioral health treatment

Benefits of getting help

Barriers to getting help

Confidentiality

Continuum of care

Types of providers

Nature of treatment and common treatments

Medications

Communicating with providers

Supporting a Marine in treatment

Effective communication style

Interactive discussion

Active listening

Tips for starting the conversation about getting help

Increasing unit bonding and cohesion

Resources

Military and civilian resources for help and information

Assessing stigma

Checklist of conditions and actions that affect stigma in the work environment and suggestions for improvements