Mental Illness & Stigma

Stigmatization of Mental Health Issues

According to the Mayo Clinic, stigmatization of mental health issues can cause harmful effects, including:

Reluctance to seek help or treatment
Lack of understanding by family, friends, or co-workers
Fewer opportunities for work, school or social activities
Trouble finding housing
Bullying, violence or harassment
Health insurance that does not adequately cover mental illness treatment

Stigma “almost always stem(s) from a lack of understanding rather than information based on facts,” according to the Mayo Clinic.

Reference:
The Mayo Clinic Staff. (2019) Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/in-depth/mental-health/art-20046477 February 11, 2019.

How Can I Cope With Stigma?

According to the Mayo Clinic,

Get treatment
Don’t let stigma create self-doubt or shame
Don’t isolate yourself
Don’t equate yourself with your illness
Join a support group
Get help at school
Speak out against stigma

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