Objective Public attitudes about drug addiction and mental illness were compared. Methods
A Web-based national survey (N= 709) was conducted to compare attitudes about stigma …

Stigma as a Barrier to Recovery sponse to stigmatization can be expected also to have an
impact on the person who has the illness. It is important to note that although the papers cite …

Despite evidence that pharmacological and psychosocial treatments yield significant
benefits for many psychiatric disorders, many people who might otherwise profit from …

The current opioid crisis in the US is unprecedented and calling for a nationwide
reorganization of the public health prevention program. Stigma is a persistent barrier to this …

A heavy load of symbolism surrounds psychoactive substance use, for reasons which are
discussed. Psychoactive substances can be prestige commodities, but one or another …

Public stigma is a pervasive barrier that prevents many individuals in the US from engaging
in mental health care. This systematic literature review aims to:(1) evaluate methods used to …

The current study examined reports of stigma toward mental health services, depressive
symptoms, flourishing, and mental health service use among a sample of 8,285 college …

Despite the efforts of both the US Department of Defense (DoD) and the Veterans Health
Administration to enhance mental health services, many service members are not regularly …