Statistics
T/F: most people receive help for their condition
False
People delay seeking treatment because of this
Stigma, being treated differently
What is public stigma?
Negative social beliefs or prejudices about people with mental health conditions.
What is a top reason mentioned why people choose not to receive care?
Stigma
What is a simple thing you can do to reduce stigma?
Open conversations about mental health
What is self stigma?
Internalized public stigma.
How many adults experience mental illness (1 in how many)?
1 in 5 (20%)
What can schools and the media do to help this problem?
Educating others about mental health accurately
What is structural stigma?
When governments or organizations enforce public stigma by limiting opportunities for people with mental illness.
What percentage of people with depression seek help?
16%
Example of how negative stereotypes can make people lose opportunities
jobs, services, housing
How are support systems affected by stigma?
They may feel they are at fault for a family member's mental illness.
In the survey of why people choose not to receive care, what is one of the reasons related to stigma?
others have negative opinion, negative impact on job, didn’t want others to find out
Name one of the organizations that were mentioned
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mental Health America, Active Minds
What factor influences structural stigma?
Public Stigma