Can training faith communities reduce mental illness stigma? a new study puts it to the test.

This study tests a behavioral program designed to help faith communities become more inclusive toward people with serious mental illnesses. Congregations form inclusion committees and receive monthly training on practices like outreach, welcoming, and creating roles for members with mental illness. The study measures changes in inclusion practices, knowledge about mental illness, stigma, and sense of belonging among congregation members, including those with mental illness and their families.