Discuss at least one theory that describes how stigma is formed. Discuss how stigma effects individuals living with mental illness.
Stigma and Mental Illness Stigma surrounding major mental illness creates many barriers. People who experience mental illness face discrimination and prejudice when renting homes, applying for jobs, and accessing mental health services” (Overton & Medina, 2008). In this article, the authors discuss stigma as it relates to mental illness. Stigma is defined using various theories […]
