stig·ma
noun.
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a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
There are three levels of stigma associated with metal illness: self, social, and structural.
- Self-Stigma: Believing you are a devalued member of society because of your mental illness.
- Social-Stigma: Pressure to stay “closeted” in order to avoid damaged relationships, employment, housing and/or opportunities.
- Structural-Stigma: Rules, policies and procedures of socialite institutions that restrict the rights and/or opportunities of those with a mental illness.
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