Ramya Ramadurai, a Ph.D. graduate student in clinical psychology at American University, contributed to this post. Stigma is defined as a mark of shame or discredit. Through sociological labelling ...

Many of us learn as children to diminish others in our beliefs or actions. This may be driven by low self-esteem, childhood trauma, being bullied, a lack of empathy or feelings of rejection or ...

The self-stigma of loneliness can directly affect psychological distress in older people and may indirectly influence people if they feel like they’re at a disadvantage. Positive solitude somewhat ...

Mental health conditions affect millions of people worldwide, but harmful stereotypes—like the idea that people with mental illness are dangerous or weak—still shape how these conditions are ...

Diabetes stigma encompasses the negative social judgements, stereotypes, and discrimination encountered by individuals living with diabetes. Such stigmatising attitudes can undermine emotional ...

Bipolar disorder presents unique challenges for those affected, but research increasingly shows that stigma surrounding the condition often creates additional hurdles that prevent individuals from ...

On Self-Harm Awareness Day, businesses across the UK are being urged to prioritise mental health training in the workplace to combat stigma and provide vital support for employees. Nathan Shearman, ...

Background Adults with Tourette syndrome (ATS) face increased risks of self-injury behaviours (SIBs) and suicidality, yet research has largely focused on biological factors. Despite stigma being a ...

If you were diagnosed with lung disease, would you ignore it and blame it on yourself? Although mental illnesses are just as real as tumors and cancer, what causes those suffering to stay in silence?

For Kathy Wilcox, the bullying began in fifth grade. The school seemed to blame her for her classmates’ taunts. “I remember the guidance counselor telling my parents that I should take it as ...