Abstract Background Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic skin disease, linked to
poverty, and belonging to the group of Neglected Tropical Diseases. Depending on the …

The majority of mental illnesses develop during the teenage years, and such mental health
conditions can significantly derail psychosocial development. However, many adolescents …

Rationale COVID-19 is likely to be stigmatized. The people of Hubei province perceived
courtesy and affiliate stigma due to the geographic linkage to COVID-19. Perceived courtesy …

An important first step in seeking counseling may involve obtaining information about mental
health concerns and treatment options. Researchers have suggested that some people may …

The transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) community continues to represent a
notably marginalized population exposed to pervasive discrimination, microaggressions …

Due to stressors in the police profession, officers may be at risk for a variety of personal and
mental health–related concerns. However, they have historically refrained from seeking …

Objective: Many college students may experience mental health problems but do not seek
treatment from mental health professionals. The present study examined how perceived …

Two established but disparate lines of research exist: studies examining the self-stigma
associated with mental illness and studies examining the self-stigma associated with …

Psychological disorders have distinctive, yet abundant features that may be displayed
differently from one case to another. Given the rapid change of information across research …

Stigma is a complex phenomenon described by the intersection of structures and types. In
this chapter, we describe components of these structures, which largely derive from social …