![]() ![]() ![]() Stigmatization of the mentally ill has a long tradition, and the word “stigmatization” itself indicates the negative connotations: in ancient Greece, a “stigma” was a brand to mark slaves or criminals. Many patients not only have to cope with the often devastating effects of their illness, but also suffer from social exclusion and prejudices. Far more than any other type of illness, mental disorders are subject to negative judgements and stigmatization.
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