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Addressing public Stigma and disparities among persons with mental illness: The role of federal policy

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  • Cummings, J.R.
  • Lucas, S.M.
  • Druss, B.G.

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Stigma against mental illness is a complex construct with affective, cognitive, and behavioral components. Beyond its symbolic value, federal law can only directly address one component of stigma: discrimination. This article reviews three landmark antidiscrimination laws that expanded protections over time for individuals with mental illness. Despite these legislative advances, protections are still not uniform for all subpopulations with mental illness. Furthermore, multiple componentsofstigma (e.g.,prejudice) are beyond the reach of legislation, as demonstrated by the phenomenon of label avoidance; individuals may not seekprotection from discrimination because of fear of the stigma that may ensue after disclosing their mental illness. To yield the greatest improvements, antidiscrimination laws must be coupled with antistigma programs that directly address other components of stigma.

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  • Cummings, J.R. & Lucas, S.M. & Druss, B.G., 2013. "Addressing public Stigma and disparities among persons with mental illness: The role of federal policy," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 103(5), pages 781-785.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2013.301224_0
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301224
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