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Graham Thornycroft: Fighting Stigma in Mental Health

Graham Thornycroft: Fighting Stigma in Mental Health

 


It’s time to end all forms of stigma and discrimination against people with mental illness. They are at double risk: the effects of primary disease and the serious consequences of stigma. In fact, many describe stigma as worse than the condition itself.this lancet The Commission Report is the result of the collaborative work of over 50 people around the world. Summarize evidence and experience on the impact of stigma and discrimination and successful interventions to reduce stigma.