Stigma Around Seeking Treatment: Social Factors Contributing To Phobia Flashcards
1
Q
What does stigma refer to?
A
Negative labelling of mental disorders
2
Q
How are many mental disorders perceived?
A
In a negative light
3
Q
What do the patients of many mental disorders feel?
A
Ashamed to seek treatment
4
Q
How can stigma damage mental health?
A
Individual delays treatment which may worsen their symptoms
