• Although many gains have been made in understanding the biological and neurological factors of psychological disabilities, negative stereotypes and fears are still widespread in our society. 

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  • For someone with a psychological disability, the consequences of the stigma of mental illness can be devastating.

 

 

 

 
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  • Some of the harmful effects of a mental illness stigma include; trying to pretend nothing is wrong, refusal to seek treatment, rejection by family and friends, and possible drug usage to forget or medicate the problem.