Feb. 13, 2019: “How and when does mental illness stigma impact treatment seeking?” Annie B. Fox, PhD.
Mental illness stigma has been identified as a critical barrier to treatment seeking. However, despite a large body of research examining the relationship between mental illness stigma and treatment seeking, we know very little about how and when stigma impacts the decision to seek care. Mental illness stigma is complex and multi-faceted, and different aspects of stigma may impact people differently.