stigma around mental health
- noun
- /ˈstɪɡmə əˈraʊnd ˈmɛntəl hɛlθ/
:
estigma sobre la salud mental
- The stigma around mental health often prevents individuals from seeking the help they need.
Examples
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She spoke out to reduce the stigma around mental health and encourage others to share their experiences.
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Addressing the stigma around mental health is crucial for creating a supportive community.
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Tackling stigma around mental health doesn't need big promotions or speeches.
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So my question to ditch the label and also time to change is can you describe the impacts of stigma around mental health on young people?
Synonyms
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A bad opinion people have about someone because of something they did or have
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Treating a person as shameful so others avoid or blame them
Antonyms
How Stigmatized
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- Offensive
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Surface Forms
Morphology
stigma + around + mental + health
The meaning is directly derivable from the parts: 'stigma' (social disapproval) + 'around' (concerning/associated with) + 'mental health' (the domain), so a learner who knows the constituent words can infer it refers to social disapproval related to mental health. This composition follows straightforward English patterns (and parallels in many languages), making the expression immediately comprehensible rather than idiomatic or metaphorical.
Etymology
Stigma around mental health may come from an old idea of a visible mark that showed someone was 'shamed' and treated badly. That's why today stigma means the negative views and poor treatment people can get for their mental health, and it explains why many hide problems or avoid getting help.