Before You Label People, Look At Their Contents…

 

 

 

• Stigma is a barrier that discourages people from seeking help.
• Stigma keeps people from getting good jobs and advancing in the workplace.
• Stigma leads to fear, mistrust, and violence against people living with mental illness.
• Stigma results in prejudice and discrimination.
• Stigma results in inadequate insurance coverage for mental health services.
• Stigma can cause families and friends to turn their backs on people with mental illness.
• Stigma can prevent people from getting access to needed mental health services.

Mental illness impacts everyone.  It knows no boundaries.  Educate yourself and others.  Mental illness can be successfully treated!