In recent years, there has been considerable research on the relation between weight
stigma and mental health, but no quantitative synthesis of the empirical evidence is …

Although the last decade has seen a proliferation of research on mental illness stigma, lack
of consistency and clarity in both the conceptualization and measurement of mental illness …

Background There are numerous campaigns targeting mental health stigma. However,
evaluating how effective these are in changing perceptions is complex. Social media may be …

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 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 …

In 1981, Toronto activist Mel Starkman wrote:"" An important new movement is swee**
through the western world.... The'mad,'the oppressed, the ex-inmates of society's asylums …

People with mental illness commonly describe the stigma and discrimination they face as
being worse than their main condition. Discrimination can pervade every part of their daily …

Among a nationally representative sample of adults with an alcohol use disorder, the
authors tested whether perceived stigmatization of alcoholism was associated with a lower …

Stigma processes play an underrecognized role in the distribution of life chances,
influencing health through the production of disadvantage and the induction of stress …

The label of mental illness has long been recognized as one of the most powerful of all
stigmas. Public stigma, the common societal reactions to people who seek help for …