Fighting the stigma of mental illness, with Patrick Corrigan, PsyD
Speaking of Psychology
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Mental illness is often a deep and sometimes shameful secret. People with serious mental illness can face discrimination in nearly every aspect of their lives. How does stigma affect the lives of people with mental illness, and what does the research say about how to fight it? Has the new openness with which some celebrities discuss their mental health struggles made a difference in reducing stigma? Is mental illness less stigmatized than it used to be? Or is stigma as pervasive as ever?
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