In a commentary that accompanied one of the articles that I was proud to co-sign, it was asserted that, as psychologists, we “have felt, feared, or witnessed adverse consequences related to ...

As mentioned, stigma is more than just a harmful social attitude—research shows it has real, measurable effects on the lives of people with serious mental health conditions.

The consequences of such stigma extend beyond social isolation. According to the 2021 Mood Disorder Survey conducted by The Harris Poll for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a striking 84% ...

Examples of Stigma While the two definitions seem similar, and they are, there are some marked differences between the two. A stigma is always negative and develops because of a stereotype.

Feb. 7, 2025 — People living in areas where obesity is more common may experience less stigma, which could help reduce some of the social and health consequences of being overweight.

The consequences of social stigma for people with epilepsy are sometimes even more difficult to overcome than the seizures themselves, and include: Psychological problems. Societal discrimination may ...

As mentioned, stigma is more than just a harmful social attitude—research shows it has real, measurable effects on the lives of people with serious mental health conditions.