Understanding Stigma in Mental Illness: A Novel Literature-Based Model of Development
The concept of stigma has evolved, initially denoting a mark of shame and now encompassing a broader range of negative societal perceptions. Cognitive-social models describe stigma as containing stereotypes, discrimination, and prejudice, with each dimension significantly impacting individuals’ heal...
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| description | The concept of stigma has evolved, initially denoting a mark of shame and now encompassing a broader range of negative societal perceptions. Cognitive-social models describe stigma as containing stereotypes, discrimination, and prejudice, with each dimension significantly impacting individuals’ health, social interactions, and willingness to seek help. This study has the objective of exploring the main theories about stigma to propose a novel model that integrates these dimensions, illustrating their interactions and cumulative impact on individuals and their families. The model aims for a comprehensive understanding of stigma development in mental illness and provides valuable insights for developing targeted anti-stigma interventions, ultimately improving the lives of individuals with mental illness and their families. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7d23f53d1be04afebb4a956008b5b3af2025-08-20T01:48:54ZengMDPI AGPsychiatry International2673-53182025-02-01612110.3390/psychiatryint6010021Understanding Stigma in Mental Illness: A Novel Literature-Based Model of DevelopmentJorge Magalhães Rodrigues0Ana Sofia Cruz1Cristina Queirós2FPCEUP—Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, PortugalFPCEUP—Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, PortugalFPCEUP—Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, PortugalThe concept of stigma has evolved, initially denoting a mark of shame and now encompassing a broader range of negative societal perceptions. Cognitive-social models describe stigma as containing stereotypes, discrimination, and prejudice, with each dimension significantly impacting individuals’ health, social interactions, and willingness to seek help. This study has the objective of exploring the main theories about stigma to propose a novel model that integrates these dimensions, illustrating their interactions and cumulative impact on individuals and their families. The model aims for a comprehensive understanding of stigma development in mental illness and provides valuable insights for developing targeted anti-stigma interventions, ultimately improving the lives of individuals with mental illness and their families.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5318/6/1/21mental illnessself-stigmavicarious stigmafamily stigmasocial stigmastructural stigma |
| spellingShingle | Jorge Magalhães Rodrigues Ana Sofia Cruz Cristina Queirós Understanding Stigma in Mental Illness: A Novel Literature-Based Model of Development Psychiatry International mental illness self-stigma vicarious stigma family stigma social stigma structural stigma |
| title | Understanding Stigma in Mental Illness: A Novel Literature-Based Model of Development |
| title_full | Understanding Stigma in Mental Illness: A Novel Literature-Based Model of Development |
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| title_short | Understanding Stigma in Mental Illness: A Novel Literature-Based Model of Development |
| title_sort | understanding stigma in mental illness a novel literature based model of development |
| topic | mental illness self-stigma vicarious stigma family stigma social stigma structural stigma |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5318/6/1/21 |
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