Leanna Troesh

Smash the Stigma

Breaking Barriers to Mental Health and Substance Abuse

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Produktbeschreibung

Smash the Stigma: Breaking Barriers to Mental Health and Substance Abuse is a powerful guide aimed at dismantling the stigmas surrounding mental health and substance abuse. Leanna Troesh, drawing from her personal recovery and over fifteen years in behavioral health, offers an authentic narrative blending lived experience, cutting-edge research, and practical strategies. This book explores:The Roots of Stigma: Examines historical and societal factors perpetuating mental health and substance use stigmas. Building Resilience: Provides actionable steps to foster emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and supportive environments. Prevention and Harm Reduction: Outlines evidence-based strategies for reducing risks and addressing substance abuse on individual, community, and institutional levels. Creating Strong Support Networks: Highlights the role of mentors and role models in building empathy, connection, and understanding. Navigating Your Community: Offers guidance on accessing mental health clinics, crisis centers, and support groups to empower individuals. Policy Recommendations and Implementation: Encourages the implementation of policies prioritizing mental health and eradicating stigma in institutions. Smash the Stigma is a movement and roadmap for change for anyone who cares deeply about the well-being of others. Join the movement. Break down the barriers. Smash the stigma. Make a lasting impact in mental health.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Gatekeeper Press
• Seitenzahl: 204
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 295g
• ISBN-13: 9781662957123
• ISBN-10: 1662957122
• Artikelnr.: 72676866

Autorenporträt

Leanna Troesh, MSW, SWLC, LAC, is a dynamic motivational speaker, coach, and licensed counselor passionately advocating for mental health and substance abuse awareness. With over eight years of personal recovery and more than fifteen years of professional experience in community collaboration, program development, prevention, and behavioral health, Leanna has dedicated her life to helping others find their path to wellness.Her expertise as a licensed clinical social worker and addiction counselor spans multiple industries, including healthcare, education, treatment facilities, and government agencies. She has a proven track record of leading teams, initiating change, streamlining access to care, and developing evidence-based interventions for vulnerable populations.Leanna is known for her authenticity, energy, and compassionate approach. As a mentor, she guides individuals to strengthen their daily habits and achieve whole-life wellness. Her mission is to compassionately guide individuals and communities toward rediscovering hope, restoring balance, and making meaningful impacts. She believes in the power of trust and the idea that there's good in every situation and a solution to every problem. Whether speaking to stakeholders, communities, or families, Leanna inspires her audience to break down stigma, embrace vulnerability, and take actionable steps toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.Leanna's vision is to create a world where individuals, families, organizations, and communities navigate life's challenges with resilience, hope, and purpose. Through comprehensive services-including counseling, workshops, training, consulting, and speaking engagements-she empowers others to unlock their ultimate potential and live a life of passion and purpose.