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D10 MENTAL ILLNESS STIGMA

D10 MENTAL ILLNESS STIGMA

Q The term "mental illness" has stigma associated with it. Please find an online story about the stigma related to mental illness in general, the term "mental illness," or a particular mental illness or person suffering from mental illness. The online source you choose can be an article, personal story, short video, etc.

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-we-worry/201308/mental-health-stigma This article help to understand the stigma that is associated with mental illness that is a stigmatising attitude towards a person with mental illness is widespread and commonly held in our society. In a survey, Crisp et al. (2000) found that the most common belief people held on those who suffer from mental illness are dangerous especially, those with schizophrenia, drug dependence and alcoholism. They also believed that some mental illness, such as eating disorder and substance abuse are self-inflicted