Mental illnesses have come out of the shadows of the public discourse, but stigma still exists. Failures of the national health infrastructure also influence aversion to psychological services.
Mental health challenges are a universal concern, but for individuals within the LGBT community, the burden is often magnified by societal stigma, discrimination, and a lack of supportive resources.
The list of ways to fight stigma is endless but the most common advice to wipe it out through campaigns and education is relatively easy to follow: talking openly about mental health to educate ...
Nearly half of those with mental health issues avoid treatment due to stigma, a new survey has revealed. St Patrick’s Mental Health Services Attitudes to Mental Health and Stigma Survey has also ...