Squash Stigma

A stigma is a negative attitude or idea about a mental, physical, or social feature of a person or group of people that implies social disapproval.1 Stigmas are a major concern because they can lead to poor treatment of groups of people, impaired mental and physical health of those groups, and other negative effects such as discrimination.

While there are many different kinds of social stigmas, mental health stigma tends to be very common. It can be strong, and it can impact both mental and physical health outcomes in serious ways. Some impacts of stigma include social withdrawal or isolation, compromised employment and financial security, physical violence, and more.

This article will discuss what stigma is and examples and types of stigma. It also addresses the impacts and how to cope

https://www.verywellhealth.com/stigma-5215412