The impact of stigma on individuals includes social exclusion, discrimination, and a negative self-image, which can affect mental health and well-being.
The DSM provides standardized criteria for the classification and diagnosis of mental disorders.
People with a stigma label are seen as different from others, which often leads to discrimination against them.
A distinguishing label is an applied term that refers to undesirable attributes, marking individuals as different and subjecting them to discrimination.
A mental disorder is a psychological condition characterized by personal distress, violation of social norms, and disability or dysfunction.
Stigma refers to the negative perception and discrimination faced by individuals who are labeled as different due to undesirable attributes.
Violation of social norms refers to behaviors or thoughts that deviate from accepted societal standards, often associated with mental disorders.
Personal distress refers to the emotional suffering or discomfort experienced by an individual due to a mental disorder.
Disability and dysfunction refer to the impairments in functioning that affect an individual's ability to perform daily activities due to a mental disorder.
