Vol. 34 (4) 2013 Neuro endocrinology letters

Self-stigmatization in patients with bipolar disorder.

BACKGROUND: Prejudicial beliefs, emotions, and behaviours cause discrimination against people labeled as mentally ill. This stigmatization is sometimes internalized by the patients, leading to self-stigmatization. Specific features and impacts of stigmatization and self-stigmatization in patients with bipolar illness are the subjects of.....