What Is The Impact Of A Stigma That Has Become Internalized?
What Is The Impact Of A Stigma That Has Become Internalized? Internalized stigma has been associated with a number of negative outcomes, including increased depression, avoidant coping (8,9), and social avoidance (10); decreased hope and self-esteem (10); worsening psychiatric symptoms (11); and decreased persistence in accessing mental health services and other supports (12). What are