Reducing self-stigma by coming out proud

P.W. Corrigan, K.A. Kosyluk and N. Rüsch

American Journal of Public Health, 2013, vol. 103, issue 5, 794-800

Abstract: Self-stigma has a pernicious effect on the lives of people with mental illness. Although a medical perspective might discourage patients from identifying with theirillness,publicdisclosure maypromoteempowerment and reduce self-stigma. We reviewed the extensive research that supports this assertion and assessed a program that might diminish stigma's effect by helping some people to disclose to colleagues, neighbors,and others their experiences with mental illness, treatment, and recovery. The program encompasses weighing the costs and benefits of disclosure in deciding whether to come out, considering different strategies for coming out, and obtaining peer support through the disclosure process. This type of program may also pose challenges for public health research.

Date: 2013
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