One major obstacle those with a mental illness face today is stigma. Stigma related to mental illness has been prevalent for centuries and it was once believed those with a mental illness were inflicted with a demonic spirit as a result of sin. Consequently, through a lack of education , they were forced to undergo surgery with the intent of releasing the demonic spirits through a hole in the skull. Although the mentally ill today are not subjected to such surgeries, they are still stigmatized by the public. Stigma surrounding mental illness arises from a lack of knowledge and understanding and has many negative effects that have a huge impact on individuals with a mental illness. Therefore, stigma surrounding mental illness must be
