In any given year, 1 in 4 people will face a mental health or substance use challenge, and stigma is the biggest barrier to their recovery. Addressing stigma, whether in society or within ourselves, is crucial to building healthier communities. Would knowing someone has a mental health or substance use issue change the way you see them? We all have lenses through which we see the world—and sometimes it’s helpful to clean them off to see a bit more clearly. This 8- part series will explore multiple perspectives and viewpoints, and highlight folks with eye-opening and inspiring stories.

<p>In today's episode, we'll examine the issue of behavioral health stigma and the role it plays in the lives of family members. &nbsp;How are they impacted by it? &nbsp;And what can they do to counter their own stigmatizing perceptions? &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

In today's episode, we'll examine the issue of behavioral health stigma and the role it plays in the lives of family members. &nbsp;How are they impacted by it? &nbsp;And what can they do to counter their own stigmatizing perceptions? &nbsp;&nbsp;