The structural stigma associated with mental illness has been a focus of much study.
Patrick W. Corrigan claims that the stereotypes entailing with a clinical diagnosis of a mental illness hinder the process of recovery (31). Corrigan asserts that the stigma of mental illness introduces “label avoidance, blocked life goals, and self-stigma” which can undermine the quality of one’s life by depriving them of necessities and opportunities enjoyed by those who are undiagnosed (31). Corrigan maintains that the four cognitive structures of stigma-cues, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination-are influenced by the development of groupness, homogeneity, and stability due to patients being perceived in terms of their psychiatric condition rather than being seen as individuals and …show more content…
I will initially define the term structural stigma and argue how it has deleterious effects on students pursing post-secondary educating. Secondly, I will argue the social implications of structural stigma, such as label avoidance and self-stigma, and state the effects of stigma on academic achievements. I will then argue how these social and academic outcomes of structural stigma lend toward a negative experience of university for these students. Thirdly, I will address existing stigma management strategies and emphasize the importance of their usage. Obtaining post-secondary education provides many opportunities for a successful job and future. For those, however, who suffer from a mental illness, must face many challenges to reach their goals due to the stigma around their condition. It is important to address this social issue and to establish and make knowledge of stigma management strategies to make sure that those effected individuals are given the same widow of opportunity as those who are unaffected by mental
Patrick W. Corrigan claims that the stereotypes entailing with a clinical diagnosis of a mental illness hinder the process of recovery (31). Corrigan asserts that the stigma of mental illness introduces “label avoidance, blocked life goals, and self-stigma” which can undermine the quality of one’s life by depriving them of necessities and opportunities enjoyed by those who are undiagnosed (31). Corrigan maintains that the four cognitive structures of stigma-cues, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination-are influenced by the development of groupness, homogeneity, and stability due to patients being perceived in terms of their psychiatric condition rather than being seen as individuals and …show more content…
I will initially define the term structural stigma and argue how it has deleterious effects on students pursing post-secondary educating. Secondly, I will argue the social implications of structural stigma, such as label avoidance and self-stigma, and state the effects of stigma on academic achievements. I will then argue how these social and academic outcomes of structural stigma lend toward a negative experience of university for these students. Thirdly, I will address existing stigma management strategies and emphasize the importance of their usage. Obtaining post-secondary education provides many opportunities for a successful job and future. For those, however, who suffer from a mental illness, must face many challenges to reach their goals due to the stigma around their condition. It is important to address this social issue and to establish and make knowledge of stigma management strategies to make sure that those effected individuals are given the same widow of opportunity as those who are unaffected by mental