A Culture of Compassion: The Shatterproof National Stigma Initiative Case Study
Free On-Demand Presentation Courtesy of the Shatterproof National Stigma Initiative
Presented on December 5, 2024
This OPEN MINDS Executive Roundtable was delivered on December 5, 2024, by Courtney McKeon, Senior Vice President of the Shatterproof National Stigma Initiative. She discussed the findings of the 2024 Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index. The index provides a comprehensive view of the public’s perceptions, attitudes, and misconceptions about SUD across four types of stigma: public stigma, structural stigma, medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) stigma, and self-stigma. Ms. McKeon also discussed why reducing stigma can improve consumer outcomes, increase employee productivity, and strengthen community relations.
Executive attendees of this session learned:
- How to train the workforce to foster a more informed and compassionate organizational culture that prioritizes evidence-based interventions.
- How to address compassion fatigue among staff and offer benefits that promote mental health and wellbeing, ensuring long-term organizational sustainability.
- How to exemplify their organizations as an active contributor to the broader community.
Featured Speaker
Courtney McKeon
Senior Vice President of the Shatterproof National Stigma Initiative
Courtney McKeon is the Senior Vice President of Shatterproof’s National Stigma Initiative. In this role she leads a multidisciplinary team that designs and implements evidence-informed interventions to reduce stigma associated with substance use and substance use disorder (SUD).
Courtney’s previous role was in Strategy and Operations, where she developed and streamlined organizational processes, designed human capital initiatives, and supported the Executive Office.
Courtney received her Bachelors in Public Policy and Global Health from Duke University and has her Masters of Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University. She lives in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina with her husband, three children, and pup.
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