This meta-analysis synthesizes experimental studies on the immediate effects of
discrimination on mental health, exploring the effects of different paradigms and …

Substance dependence is a prevalent and urgent public health problem. In 2021, 60 million
Americans reported abusing alcohol within the month prior to being surveyed, and nearly 20 …

A growing body of literature supports stigma and discrimination as fundamental causes of
health disparities. Stigma and discrimination experienced by transgender people have been …

Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination provides a comprehensive and compelling
overview of what psychological theory and research have to say about the nature, causes …

Despite shifts toward greater acceptance in US public opinion and policy, lesbian, gay, and
bisexual people remain widely stigmatized. This article reviews empirical research on …

This Handbook provides a uniquely comprehensive and scholarly overview of the latest
research on prejudice, stereoty**, and discrimination. All chapters are written by eminent …

Substance use (SU) stigma is one factor contributing to unmet need for SU treatment.
Additionally, theory suggests that women and single parents who use substances …

In 1972, psychologist George Weinberg's book, Society and the Healthy Homosexual,
introduced readers to a new term, homophobia, and to the then-novel idea that hostility to …

The stigma of drug addiction is associated with negative perceptions and can be a barrier to
treatment. With the rise in opioid overdose deaths, understanding stigmatizing attitudes …

The aim of this article is to briefly review the literature on stigmatization and more generally
identity threats, to focus more specifically of the way people appraise and cope with those …