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Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because of a particular characteristic or attribute (such as skin colour, cultural background, a disability or a mental illness). When someone treats you in a negative way because of your mental illness, this is discrimination.
Stigma happens when a person defines someone by their illness rather than who they are as an individual. For example, they might be labelled ‘psychotic’ rather than ‘a person experiencing psychosis’.
For people with mental health issues, the social stigma and discrimination they experience can make their problems worse, making it harder to recover. It may cause the person to avoid getting the help they need because of the fear of being stigmatised.
The harmful effects of stigma
Some of the effects of stigma include:
feelings of shame, hopelessness and isolation
reluctance to ask for help or to get treatment
lack of understanding by family, friends or others
fewer opportunities for employment or social interaction
bullying, physical violence or harassment
self-doubt – the belief that you will never overcome your illness or be able to achieve what you want in life.
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