Through education to social inclusion: the anti-stigma program implemented by community psychiatry workers and users in Krakow

Background/Objectives: The authors will present an integrated educational program carried out in Krakow, Poland, by Community Psychiatry Unit at the Jagiellonian University in cooperation with the "Open the Doors" Association of Users. The program is conducted by psychiatrists, psychologists and other community psychiatry workers of the Association for Development of Community Psychiatry and Care, as well as the users themselves. Methods: The program encompasses so far: (1) the establishment of the Association of Users focused only on educational activities; (2) the foundation of Educational Center in social fir…