Stigma – negative attitude based on ❌ triggered by a marker of illness​

Often described as the ❌ barrier to receiving effective mental healthcare​

Adverse effects of stigma well documented and well known – lead to ❌ in help-seeking, ❌ self-esteem, social withdrawal, poor self-care and ❌ abuse​

Minority groups in society commonly report experiences with ❌ - Studies show this adversely affects ❌ health​.
Therefore, ❌ become an AT RISK group for mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety​.