Despite considerable advances in awareness and understanding of mental health, negative or offensive perceptions of those experiencing mental illness are still common.
Mental health stigma leads to discrimination and exclusion from things that the rest of society takes for granted. It disproportionately affects those living with complex or severe mental illness, often impacting both the individual as well as their family and carers.
It can also reinforce shame and self-stigma, reducing the likelihood of seeking help and potentially impacting recovery and quality of life.
Many say living surrounded by stigma can ...
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