Stigma
Stigma is amorphous: it is structural, embedded in the social fabric; it is expressed as discrimination; and it is internalized in the form of self-blame, deterring some in distress from seeking help. Here in this library find resources for the latest in diagnosis and treatment.
Featured Resources
People Diagnosed With A Mental Disorder On Average Work 10.5 Years Less Compared With The General Population
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In 2022, 20.8% Of U.S. Adults Were Experiencing A Mental Illness
ArticleFebruary 13, 2023In 2022, 20.8% of adults were experiencing “any mental illness” (AMI), equivalent to more than 50 million Americans. Of these… -
PsychU Section Advisors Discuss Stigma In Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD)
InterviewDecember 14, 2023Among respondents currently managing patients with AAD, 91% of respondents believed that there is stigma associated with AAD, 93% endorsed… -
Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD): A Focus On Stigma
InfographicSeptember 8, 2023In March 2023, we launched a survey of PsychU members to assess the stigma associated with AAD. This infographic summarizes…
PsychU Section Advisors Discuss Stigma In Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD)
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Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD): A Focus On Stigma
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One In Three Family Members Of Those With Serious Mental Illness Feel Stigmatized
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In 2022, 20.8% Of U.S. Adults Were Experiencing A Mental Illness
ArticleFebruary 13, 2023
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