The Ubiquity of Mental Health Stigma
Words: 796 Pages: 3 11967Mental health stigma is a pervasive issue that affects individuals across all demographics, regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or nationality. Whether directly or indirectly, everyone is touched by mental health disorders at some point in their lives. Despite the significant impact these conditions have, a heavy stigma continues to surround mental health issues. Many dismiss mental health problems as imaginary or label those suffering as "crazy." This stigma is so prevalent that discussing mental health openly in workplaces […]