What structures have been created to reduce stigma and discrimination? |
Synthesis of individual program evaluations, articulating major products such as new training programs, materials and resources, organizations, and Web sites. |
Are they likely to be effective/of good quality? |
Assess short-term program outcomes such as participant evaluations and shifts in knowledge and attitudes from training. |
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Review curricula to determine whether training and Web sites include elements known to reduce stigma. |
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Test media message efficacy through experiments. |
Are they sustainable? |
Qualitatively review activities undertaken and obstacles and successes experienced during program implementation. |
Are they reaching the right people? |
Identify people who used/were reached by program and their demographics, focusing on key subgroup targets and geographic location. |
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For media-related programs, include items on the statewide survey. |
Are they increasing knowledge, reducing stigma and discrimination, and increasing help-seeking in California, among individuals? |
Analyze statewide longitudinal survey data. |
At the societal level? |
Analyze content of entertainment media and journalism coverage. |
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Analyze social norms reported in statewide survey. |
At the institutional level? |
Analyze responses of people with mental illness in statewide survey regarding problems in previous year with schools, employment, corrections officers, the health care system (behavioral and physical), and housing. |