Stigma and the pejorative use of disabling conditions.
editorial · Level V
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Abstract
Ableist culture stigmatises psychiatric and psychological conditions, which perpetuates misconceptions about them and can discourage people from seeking appropriate treatment for mental conditions. This editorial examines how pejorative use of diagnostic terms contributes to stigmatisation, identifies its discriminatory impact and explores its connection to fears about becoming disabled.
Medical subject headings
- Social Stigma
- Mental Disorders
- Persons with Disabilities
- Stereotyping