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Stigma. It often involves inaccurate stereotypes. Negative attitudes, prejudice and false beliefs create stigma in mental health.

Assigning people with certain traits that have a mental health disorder can have serious harmful effects on their mental health and wellbeing. When someone is facing the challenges of a mental health disorder, and adding someone’s negative reactions to it, this adds not...