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http://www.mentalhealth.wa.gov.au/mental_illness_and_health/mh_stigma.aspx
What is stigma?
Three out of four people with a mental illness report that they have experienced stigma. Stigma is a mark of disgrace that sets a person apart. When a person is labelled by their illness they are seen as part of a stereotyped group. Negative attitudes create prejudice which leads to negative actions and discrimination.
Stigma brings experiences and feelings of:
What is stigma?
Three out of four people with a mental illness report that they have experienced stigma. Stigma is a mark of disgrace that sets a person apart. When a person is labelled by their illness they are seen as part of a stereotyped group. Negative attitudes create prejudice which leads to negative actions and discrimination.
Stigma brings experiences and feelings of:
- shame
- blame
- hopelessness
- distress
- misrepresentation in the media
- reluctance to seek and/or accept necessary help