Despite its undeniable significance, mental health continues to be shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. Stigma refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs towards individuals with mental health conditions, often leading to discrimination, exclusion, and a lack of understanding. These harmful perceptions...
Background: Mental health problems and mental health stigma are critical public health issues. With less than one third of individuals with mental health problems receiving treating, studies are needed to examine perceived stigma and help-seeking for mental health problems. Aims: The present study ...
As with other forms of ill health, people can have a wide variety of different symptoms and the subjective experience of an illness also depends on their personality and circumstances. Because of the stigma associated with mental illness, some people who become unwell prefer not to tell others ...
Historically, a stigma was a scar on the skin of ancient Greek criminals. It was a sign to all that these people were unsafe, unclean and unwanted. Stigma still persists today in the attitudes towards those who have mental health challenges. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the medical...
Stigmatizing attitudes can also impact the ability of individuals to seek help and support for their mental health issues, as they may fear judgment or rejection from others. Furthermore, mental health stigma can also lead to internalized shame and self-stigmatization, where individuals with mental...
The prevalence of stigma about other people's mental health problems was low. Junior personnel reported being more uncomfortable in discussing emotional issues with their peer group than senior staff.%Conclusions: Internal stigma remains a significant barrier to help seeking within the Royal Navy, ...
She also emphasized the importance of awareness of mental health and removing the stigma. "I think it is very important for us to know how important is to take care of mental health, just like we take care of our physical health," Liu said. "It is equally important." ...
Nearly one in every five adults in the U.S. has a mental health disorder or condition which lowers their life expectancy, causes them mental and emotional pain and ...
Employers are in a powerful position to help employees with their mental health by making available tools and resources and by creating a culture where people feel comfortable discussing their mental health challenges.
Staying silent on the subject of suicide helps reinforce the stigma and taboo around suicide which can lead to more people feeling they can’t reach out and get the support they need. Below, Nuffield Health Mental Health Prevention Lead Lisa Gunn helps you learn the best way to address the ...