摘要
INTRODUCTION Public stigma on mental health has been defined as‘the set of negative attitudes and beliefs that motivate individuals to fear,reject,avoid and discriminate against people with mental illness’.1 Stigma causes immense suffering to people with mental disorders across the globe.According to a recent Human Rights Watch report,people with mental health conditions are still shackled in 60 countries.2 Nearly nine out of 10 mental health service users in England have experi-enced discrimination.3 Stigma can be perpet-uated by people in all walks of life,including the family and friends of those with mental disorders,and healthcare professionals,including those working in mental health.The adverse consequences of stigma include shame,self-blame,isolation and discrimi-nation.
