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To be added to Major Depressive Disorder under Society and Culture: Stigma

Although many efforts have been made to reduce stigma, research shows it still has significant effects. An article published in the journal Psychological Science in the Public Interest in 2014 discusses the complex elements of stigma and how it impacts participation in care through self, public, and structural components in the United States. The article establishes two classes of stigma barriers, personal-level barriers and provider and system-level barriers, both of which have numerous ways in which they impact seeking and participating in treatment. The article suggests multiple approaches to address each type of barrier, including education, peer support, through legislation.