In this activity, you will assume the role of a neuropsychiatrist-radio reporter and present a special report on stigma, marginalization, and discrimination towards people suffering from mental/neurological/substance use disorders commonly experienced in one country.

Step 1. Research

Select three countries where stigma, marginalization, and discrimination towards people with mental/neurological/substance use disorders are common. More specifically, for each country, look for the following:

• Documented cases of stigma, marginalization, and discrimination against people with mental/neurological/substance use disorders
• Description of the cases
• Reported reasons why these people are common targets of stigma and discrimination
• Impact of stigma, marginalization, and discrimination
• Preventive strategies and interventions done to address these cases

Step 2.  Respond

Assume the role of a radio reporter who has a formal background in neurology and psychiatry. You are assigned to present a special report on stigma, marginalization, and discrimination towards people suffering from mental/neurological/substance use disorders that are commonly experienced in three countries. You are expected to audio record a 3-7-minute special report that covers all the key points introduced in Step 1. Additionally, the special report should include the following:

• Your own recommendations as a radio reporter/neuropsychiatrist to address the documented cases
• Ways to ensure that a patient understands the proposed treatment for a mental/neurological/substance use disorder by providing free and informed consent for treatment.

Step 3. Rehearse and Record

Rehearse the audio report before making an audio recording of your final work. Ensure that all the necessary and required points are covered by your audio report. Refer to the rubric below as your guide.

Step 4. Share

To share your audio recording, click on the “Add a New Discussion” button under this post and paste your work in the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

Step 5. Interact

Evaluate and categorize the work from one of your peers based on items A - E of the rubric below. Provide a rationale for the grade you have provided, as well as comments or suggestions for improvement. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.” You can use the list below as an example:

Item A is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item B is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item C is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item D is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item E is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….

OPTIONAL Step 6: Interact (10 minutes)

If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”