Stigma can be defined, studied, and measured. When stigma is promoted through the organizations and systems that govern daily life, it is called structural stigma. Stigma itself is a powerful social ...

Addiction is one of society’s most misunderstood and rebuked health conditions. That stigma discourages many people from seeking treatment for substance dependence, according to a new report published ...

Mental health stigma refers to negative beliefs people may hold about those with mental illness, which can lead to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Public awareness and literacy have ...

Despite decades of progress, stigma still shadows mental health in 2025, quietly shaping lives from classrooms to workplaces. Every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day offers a reminder that ...