Stigma

Question 1

What is stigma?

Answer 1

Stigma is an attribute which discredits or disqualifies an individual from full social acceptance and marks them as being unacceptably different from ‘normal’ people with whom they interact

Question 2

What is stigma usually base on?

Answer 2

Prejudice

Question 3

What is external stigma and what effects can it cause?

Answer 3

The experience of being treated differently to other people

It can cause avoidance, rejection, moral judgement, stigma by association, discrimination, abuse and victimisation

Question 4

What is internal stigma and what effects can it cause?

Answer 4

The way in which a person feels about themselves
It can cause self exclusion from services and opportunities, low self esteem, social withdrawal, overcompensation and fear of exposure

Question 5

The impact of labelling and stigmatisation can be represented as a negative circle causing greater and greater diminution of social participation. T/F?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Why is stigma a health issue?

Answer 6

Because of its psychosocial impact on individuals and because it can limit the access and use of services by individuals

Question 7

How can discrimination as the result of stigma be damaging?

Answer 7

Disadvantages life chances in terms of education, income, mental wellbeing, housing, health and medical treatment

Question 8

Childhood bullying increases the likelihood of which mental health problems?

Answer 8

Anxiety
Depression
Self harm

Question 9

Mentally ill people are likely to discuss their condition with employers. T/F?

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is depression associated with in older adults?

Answer 10

Increased risk of death and disability
Cognitive and functional impairment and anxiety
Suicide