Mental Health Stigma – Overcoming Mental Health Stigma
What is Mental Health Stigma? Introduction The term “mental health stigma” refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs about people living with mental illness. This can include prejudice and discrimination as well as stereotypes about who may be more likely than others to develop a mental illness. Mental health stigma is often reinforced by society, the media (including TV shows), politics, and religion, which can make it hard for some people to seek help for…