There are certain groups of people that are afflicted with stigmatizing disorders: Substance Use Disorder (SUD), HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis C, all of which are stigmatized and not well understood by the public. Stigma has a negative impact on access to health care services, as well as the quality of services received, and can be linked to policies that perpetuate inequities. Dr. Carole Myers of the University of Tennessee College of Nursing speaks with Dr. Wanda Montalvo, Senior Fellow and Team Lead for the National Association of Community Health Centers.
HealthConnections: Promoting Wellness Among Those with Stigmatizing Disorders
