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1. • • A stigma is a negative attitude or idea about a mental, physical, or social feature of a person or group of people that implies social disapproval. Stigmas are a major concern because they can lead to poor treatment of groups of people, impaired mental and physical health of those groups, and other negative effects such as discrimination.
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   How does stigma affect a person's life?

   • Stigma can impact the parts of a person's life that are critical in helping them to manage their illness: People living with severe mental illness who cannot work need access to financial support. Our research shows how much harder the process is for people with mental health issues compared to those with physical health issues.

   The trouble with the stigma around mental illness

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   What is stigma & why is it a problem?

   • Stigma is a negative attitude someone holds about a person, or a group, for a particular reason. It comes from a lack of understanding, and people often fear what they don’t understand. 1 in 4 people experience a mental health issue in the UK every year and 551,000 people in England are diagnosed with severe mental illness. Despite being so common:

   The trouble with the stigma around mental illness

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   What is mental health stigma?

   • Mental health stigma is a negative attitude or idea about a mental health feature of a person or group of people. It relates to social disapproval of the person or group based on the mental health feature. The negative beliefs can come from a variety of sources, including the person with that mental health feature.

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   What is a stigma in psychology?

   • A stigma is a negative attitude or idea about a mental, physical, or social feature of a person or group of people that implies social disapproval. Stigmas are a major concern because they can lead to poor treatment of groups of people, impaired mental and physical health of those groups, and other negative effects such as discrimination.

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   What is a social stigma example?

   • Social stigma, or public stigma, occurs when society or the general public shares negative thoughts or beliefs about a person or group of people. For example, a mental health social stigma may be an association between mental illness and danger or a belief that people with mental illness lose control and hurt others.

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   Are people living with severe mental illness stigmatized?

   • 88% of people living with severe mental illness report that stigma and discrimination is still widespread *. Three in five people living with severe mental illness said that worries about the perceptions of others stopped them seeking treatment *. Stigma can come from society, employers, the media, and even our friends and family.

   The trouble with the stigma around mental illness

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3. www.mentalhealth.org.uk › explore-mental-health › aStigma and discrimination | Mental Health Foundation

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   How stigma and discrimination affect people with mental health problems; why people with mental health problems are discriminated against; what you can do about stigma and discrimination; and what you can do if you are being discriminated against.

4. www.mind.org.uk › tackling-mental-health-stigmaTackling mental health stigma - Mind

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   Between 2008 and 2021, attitudes improved in over 5 million adults in England. But evidence is starting to emerge that there may be a “hierarchy” within mental health stigma. There's more acceptance of experiences of depression and anxiety now. Yet, there’s still stigma around experiences of other mental illnesses.

5. www.verywellhealth.com › stigma-5215412What Is Stigma? Examples, Impact, and Coping - Verywell Health

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   Aug 5, 2024 · Summary. A stigma is a negative attitude or idea about a mental, physical, or social feature of a person or group of people that involves social disapproval. This issue is a significant concern for people with mental health conditions and for society as a whole.

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7. www.rethink.org › campaigns-and-policy › policy-andThe trouble with the stigma around mental illness

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   Policy and influencing. Stigma and discrimination. The trouble with the stigma around mental illness. Let’s be clear. The stigma around mental illness can destroy people’s lives and have deadly consequences. Stigma is a negative attitude someone holds about a person, or a group, for a particular reason.

8. www.cdc.gov › mental-health › stigmaMental Health Stigma | Mental Health | CDC

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   Aug 8, 2024 · Stigma refers to negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes people may hold towards those who experience mental health conditions. Stigma can prevent or delay people from seeking care or cause them to discontinue treatment. We can all play a part in helping to reduce mental health stigma.

9. www.mind.org.uk › stigma-misconceptionsStigma around mental health - Mind

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   Many of us encounter stigma related to mental health. We offer practical tips on how you can challenge and deal with stigma or misconceptions.

10. cbm-global.org › Good-Practic-Guide_CBM_StigmaAnti-Stigma and Awareness-Raising - CBM Global

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    Introduction. CBM Global wants to see a world where people with mental health conditions and/or psychosocial disabilities: Participate meaningfully and authentically in their communities. Have a good quality of life and wellbeing. Have access to dignified quality care and supports to address individual needs.