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The Stigma of Mental Illness

Woman Psychologists sitting on a couch holding a notepad and pen, talking to a client sitting in a chair across from her.

“… self-stigma will often undermine self-efficacy, resulting in a “why try” attitude that can worsen prospects of recovery. Further, as people begin to experience symptoms of their mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, stigma may cause some people to try to avoid, separate from or suppress these feelings, all of which have been linked to the worsening of well-being. ” 

What is stigma, and why does it matter? Michael Friedman, Ph.D. talks about how ‘The Stigma of Mental Illness is Making Us Sicker” on Psychology Today. 

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The Stigma of Mental Illness

Woman Psychologists sitting on a couch holding a notepad and pen, talking to a client sitting in a chair across from her.

“… self-stigma will often undermine self-efficacy, resulting in a “why try” attitude that can worsen prospects of recovery. Further, as people begin to experience symptoms of their mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, stigma may cause some people to try to avoid, separate from or suppress these feelings, all of which have been linked to the worsening of well-being. ” 

What is stigma, and why does it matter? Michael Friedman, Ph.D. talks about how ‘The Stigma of Mental Illness is Making Us Sicker” on Psychology Today. 

Biltmore Psychology and Counseling

Biltmore Psychology and Counseling

Biltmore Psychology and Counseling is the practice of the top psychology and counseling professionals in the Phoenix area. We provide exceptional, holistic psychology and counseling services for every person to help them live an extraordinary life.

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