Does the Stigma of Mental Illness Contribute to Suicidality? The Role of Public and Individual Stigma

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2019 im Fachbereich Soziale Arbeit / Sozialarbeit, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: The stigma of mental disorders and discrimination against the mentally ill remain the most persistent obstacle to improving the quality of life of these people. Often, a mental illness is perceived as something frightening, shameful, unreal, contrived, and incurable; mentally ill people are ...