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 …

Advocates and scientists have partnered to develop and evaluate programs meant to erase
the egregious effects of the different forms of stigma. Enough evidence has been collected to …

OBJECTIVE: Stigma is a frequently cited barrier to help-seeking for many with substance-
related conditions. Common ways of describing individuals with such problems may …

Substance use disorders (SUDs) take a heavy toll on those who have them and on society
more broadly. These disorders are often difficult to treat, and relapse is common. Perhaps …

Stigma and the Toll of Addiction Among the challenges in delivering appropriate care to the
millions of people in the United States with substance use disorder is the chilling effect of …

Our paper provides an overview of current stigma discourse, the origins and nature of the
stigma associated with mental illnesses, stigmatization by health providers, and approaches …

Objective: A major public health priority has been to eliminate stigma's egregious effects on
life opportunities for people with mental illnesses. Research shows contact-based antistigma …

Life goals and the opportunities that define them are impaired by the stigma of mental
illness. Three kinds of stigma may act as barriers to personal aspirations: public stigma, self …

Whereas research has addressed the impact of mental illness stigma on treatment-seeking
attitudes and behaviors, the effects of other stigmas such as age, race, drug addiction, and …

Twenty percent of Americans suffer from mental disorders, but most do not receive treatment.
Stigma is an important barrier to mental health treatment and recovery. This article aims to …