Vol. 35 (8) 2014 Neuro endocrinology letters

Relationship between internalized stigma and treatment efficacy in mixed neurotic spectrum and depressive disorders.

OBJECTIVE: Many psychiatric patients suffer from self-stigma. One consequence of these internalized prejudices is decreased treatment efficacy. Much has been written about the effects of self-stigma in patients with severe mental disorders. However, individuals with minor psychiatric disorders also suffer from self-stigma. It is therefo.....