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Stigma and Mental Health
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Public Stigma
Effects: Damaged self-esteem, social withdrawal, reduced hope. Reduction: Education campaigns, contact with affected individuals, promoting mental health stories.
Self-Stigma
Effects: Lowered self-efficacy, reduced help-seeking behavior, increased feeling of shame. Reduction: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, self-help groups, affirmative counseling.
Label Avoidance
Effects: Avoidance of mental health services, concealment of symptoms, delayed treatment. Reduction: Anonymity in treatment options, education on stigma effects, normalizing mental health discussions.
Stigma by Association
Effects: Social isolation, stress-related health effects, decreased support networks. Reduction: Public understanding of the relational impact, support for families, advocacy for inclusive policies.
Structural Stigma
Effects: Limited access to resources, social inequities, infringed human rights. Reduction: Policy change, advocacy groups, anti-discrimination laws.
Healthcare Stigma
Effects: Reluctance to seek care, misdiagnosis, less patient-centered care. Reduction: Medical education on stigma, cultural competence training, patient advocacy programs.
Stigma of Addiction
Effects: Social rejection, feelings of guilt, decreased access to treatment. Reduction: Shifting narratives about addiction, harm reduction strategies, supportive recovery environments.
Racial Stigma
Effects: Racial stress, health disparities, traumatic stress disorder. Reduction: Cultural sensitivity training, anti-racism education, diversification efforts.
Gender Stigma
Effects: Gender dysphoria, increased risk of depression, lower self-esteem. Reduction: Gender-inclusive policies, support groups, gender-sensitivity training.
Sexual Orientation Stigma
Effects: Higher rates of psychiatric disorders, increased suicide risk, social isolation. Reduction: LGBT+ awareness campaigns, anti-discrimination laws, inclusive healthcare services.
Disability Stigma
Effects: Reduced sense of agency, social marginalization, increased stress levels. Reduction: Disability awareness education, inclusive design, empowerment strategies.
Socioeconomic Stigma
Effects: Stress from social stratification, barriers to mental healthcare, perpetuation of poverty cycle. Reduction: Economic support programs, education about social determinants of health, promotion of social mobility.
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