부산대학교 도서관

Stigma toward mental illness is rooted in history, neurobiology, and social hierarchy, and it is prevalent in all cultures. Stigma extends beyond the person who has a mental illness, to people associated with that person, resulting in dire consequences including the development of shame, social isolation, no treatment or under-treatment of treatable psychiatric illnesses, and health disparities, as well as discrimination. This chapter contributes definitions of stigma, a brief review of the neurobiology and sociocultural factors underlying stigma, types of stigma, and the adverse consequences of stigma, and suggests different approaches to addressing stigma at a personal and societal level.