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ONE IN FIVE Americans suffers from a mental disorder; however, most do not receive effective treatment (Department of Health and Human Services, 1999). Underutilization of
mental health services and early termination of mental health treatment are largely attributed to stigma (Corrigan, 2004a). Thus, individuals with mental disorders fear the consequences of stigma and are particularly concerned with how influential others may view them once they disclose their disorder (Corrigan, 2004a). Stigma is a “collection of negative attitudes, beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors that influence the individual, or the general public, to fear, reject, avoid, be prejudiced, and discriminate people” (Gary, 2005a, p. 980). Stigma is a serious problem and a barrier for achieving life goals in those with mental illness. Stigma impedes mental health treatment seeking, erodes selfesteem,and limits one's social network and employment opportunities (Corrigan, 2004a).
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