Toolkit guide
Source
WHO
Topic
stigma
Tools & Frameworks
Toolkit
Language
EN
Relevant actions
Layer 1
Use it to…
Support the design of scalable, system-level strategies to reduce stigma and discrimination, a key barrier to access, equity, and effectiveness in mental health systems.
Where to look in this resource
The whole document is relevant, as it sets out a four-step, evidence-based process — built on lived-experience leadership, social contact, and inclusive collaboration — for planning, delivering, and evaluating anti-stigma initiatives across health, workplace, school, and community settings.
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Mosaic toolkit to end stigma and discrimination in mental health
Age group
Setting
Area
2.2
Description

A structured and evidence-informed approach to reducing stigma and discrimination associated with mental health conditions. It is grounded in three core principles—leadership by people with lived experience, social contact, and inclusive collaboration—and translates these into a practical four-step process for designing, implementing, and scaling anti-stigma interventions. The toolkit combines conceptual guidance with actionable steps and real-world case studies, enabling adaptation across different policy, service, and community contexts. It also highlights the systemic nature of stigma, including its impact on access to care, social inclusion, and life opportunities, and emphasises the role of coordinated, multisectoral action in addressing these challenge

Brief description
Provides practical, evidence-based guidance for designing and implementing interventions to reduce stigma and discrimination in mental health.
Country
INTERNATIONAL
Keywords
stigma, discrimination, lived experience leadership, social contact, four-step process
Resource Title
Mosaic toolkit to end stigma and discrimination in mental health