The Stigma of Mental Illness Stigma A sign
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The Stigma of Mental Illness
Stigma A sign of _____ unacceptability A mark of _______ or discredit
Stigma Involves negative attitudes and beliefs that lead to: Ø Ø ___________ Discrimination
• Shocking, isn’t it? But it’s true. People simply don’t take mental illnesses seriously. They assume that those with mental illness are weak or somehow at fault for their suffering. But like heart disease or any other serious affliction, people with mental illness can’t get better by themselves.
Terms Related to Stigma
Involves reactions that include: Ø ______ Ø Harassment Ø Violence Ø ______ Ø Fear Ø _______ Ø Crazy Weird Ø Psycho Insane Ø Loony Maniac Photo credit: Human Relations Media www. hrmvideo. com
What people think • Many people believe there is something about people with mental illness that makes it easy to tell them from “_______” people
What people think Just ____of Canadians would tell friends or coworkers that they have a family member with a mental illness, compared to 72% who would discuss diagnoses of _____ or 68% diabetes in the family. Almost ________Americans say they believe _______is just a “state of mind”
What people think 46% of Canadians think people use the term mental illness as an excuse for bad _____; and ______ are fearful of being around people who suffer from serious mental illness. xvii Only _____of Canadians said they would hire a lawyer who has a mental illness, and only 49% said they would _____ with a friend who had a serious mental illness. xvi
Stigma Result of What People Think: People do not seek help for fear of rejection, discrimination, ridicule Photo credit:
Stigma Those with a mental illness may: Ø Feel embarrassed Ø ____ symptoms Ø Try to “______, ” often with street drugs Ø Make bad ______ to “fit in”
Why fight stigma? • Just as we wouldn't mock someone for having a physical illness like cancer or heart disease, it is cruel to make fun of someone with a mental illness.
Why fight stigma? - There is hope – people can and do ____ from mental illness - With early _______, treatment may be more _____
• Knowing the myths and realities about Mental Illness will help reduce the stigma!
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