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Home
About
Mission Statement
Our Partners
Learn About Stigma
Stigma and Mental Health
What is Stigma?
What is the Impact of Stigma?
Where does Stigma Occur?
What can be Done?
News and Events
News
Events
Current Events
Past Events
Volunteers
Volunteer Programme
Personal Stories
Workplace
See Change in your Workplace
See Change Workplace Pledge
Workplace Resources and Support Services
Information for Employees
Information for Managers
See Change Organisations
See Change Online Workshops
See Change Facilitators
Our Work
Look Beyond
Publications
See Change Sessions with Alittlegail
Green Ribbon
Contact Us
What Is Stigma?
Stigma has been described as a sign of disgrace which distinguishes the person from others.
In the context of mental health, it usually involves the use of negative labels to identify people as different.
Stigma against those with mental health difficulties takes many forms from the unkind word, social exclusion to higher insurance premiums.
This results in the person feeling devalued and may lead them to isolate themselves and conceal their mental health difficulty.
Mental health stigma thrives on lack of knowledge and understanding, negative attitudes and hostile or discriminatory behaviour.
Click below to download a copy of our ‘What is Stigma’ brochure.
Stigma and Mental Health
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