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Curbing Stigma:A Positive Step in Battling against Mental Illnesses

ANUMOL JOSEPH , ANUMOL JOSEPH

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Journal of Psychiatric Nursing 3(3):p 95-99, Sept - Dec 2014. | DOI:

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Stigma is something about a person that causes her or him to have a deeply compromised social standing, a mark of shame or discredit. Despite the fact that public has now become aware about the neurobiology behind the mental illness, this awareness has not caused significant reduction in the stigma. One of the factors contributing to stigma is media, as most newspaper stories related to mental illness focus on dangerous and violent acts. Often these stories end up in front headlines causing fear, resentment, anger, prejudice and hatred among people. Reducing stigma must involve programs of public advocacy and public education on mental issues. Additionally, effective means of treatment regimen for mental disorders will help to decrease stigma to a great extend.

Keywords: Stigma; Myths; Misconceptions; Mental illnesses.

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