Stigma & Isolation

Highlights:
Family members share their experiences of stigma and the harmful ways that it shows up across a variety of social settings for caregiving families. (6:39)

Questions for Discussion:

• How does stigma place additional burden on caregiving families, and what repercussions does it have for families trying to access and receive care?
  
• Describe some factors that can heighten the stigmatization of people and families living with mental illness. How can experiences of isolation and fear lead to internalized negative attitudes and self-stigmatization?