AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Stigma is a negative stereotype or negative association about people with an illness. Prejudice is a negative stereotype about a group, such as racism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stigma is the negative stereotype and discrimination is the behaviour that results from this negative stereotype. Often, individuals with a mental illness are faced with multiple, intersecting layers of discrimination as a result of their mental illness and their identity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that’s thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype). Unfortunately, negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have a mental health condition are common.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stigma refers to negative attitudes (prejudice) and negative behaviour (discrimination) toward people with substance use and mental health problems.