Heard at The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC) Coverage of HMP Global, LLC’s Psych Congress® Conference: Clinical Impacts of Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness

While strides have been made in understanding mental illness and mitigating both internal and external stigma surrounding mental health disorders, more progress is still needed. Patients with mental health disorders, such as major depressive disorder and schizophrenia, still face barriers stemming from stigma, which can lead to not just decreased quality of life but also hesistation to ask for help or seek treatment, which can exacerbate the illness.

During Psych Congress® 2018, we sat down with several clinicians to get insight into the prevalence of internal and external stigma in mental illness and how this stigma creates barriers to positive clinical outcomes.

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The articles and interviews featured on this page were developed by The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC) editorial staff and contributors based on presentations delivered at Psych Congress®, an annual conference produced by HMP Global, LLC. The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC) is an independent publication and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by HMP Global, LLC. All content on this page reflects the independent editorial judgment of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC) and does not represent the views, positions, or communications of HMP Global, LLC.