Discrimination related to psychiatric disorders and people diagnosed with them is receiving
increased interest and attention from researchers, policy makers, and the general public …

One of the greatest barriers to individuals with mental illnesses in achieving their life goals is
the stigma of mental illness. A major focus of mental health advocates is tearing down this …

Advocacy groups and other mental health stakeholders have argued that stigma is a major
barrier preventing people with mental illness from accomplishing many of their life goals. In …

Estimates indicate that as many as 1 in 4 Americans will experience a mental health
problem or will misuse alcohol or drugs in their lifetimes. These disorders are among the …

Public stigma robs people with mental illnesses from rightful opportunities related to work
and other important life goals. Advocates have developed anti-stigma programs meant to …

Stigma against mental illness is a complex construct with affective, cognitive, and behavioral
components. Beyond its symbolic value, federal law can only directly address one …

People who live with mental illnesses are among the most stigmatized groups in society. In
1996, in recognition of the particularly harsh burden caused by the stigma associated with …

Objective: This study evaluated the progress at one year of England's Time to Change (TTC)
program, launched in 2009, toward meeting its target to reduce mental health-related stigma …

Changes in Mental Illness Stigma in California During the Statewide Stigma and Discrimination
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This report is intended to inform the deliberations of the MHCC Board and to recommend
actions that it can take to address stigma and discrimination. The Consultants arrived at …