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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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