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Psychology

The Causes and Consequences of Stigma in Clinical Psychology

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on October 17, 2022

Evidence indicates that stigma toward psychosis exists within clinical psychology and is associated with some aspects of training.

Evidence indicates that stigma toward psychosis exists within clinical psychology and is associated with some aspects of training.

Health

Can a Museum Exhibit Help Reduce Stigma?

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on August 28, 2022

The "Mental Health: Mind Matters" exhibit offers opportunities for addressing stigma early.

The "Mental Health: Mind Matters" exhibit offers opportunities for addressing stigma early.

Health

The Crisis in Crisis Response

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on March 29, 2021

The killing of Daniel Prude illustrates the need for change in how communities respond to a mental health crisis.

The killing of Daniel Prude illustrates the need for change in how communities respond to a mental health crisis.

Health

Is It Time for a U.S. Anti-Stigma Campaign?

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on January 22, 2021

Establishing a national campaign addressing mental health stigma would be timely and valuable.

Establishing a national campaign addressing mental health stigma would be timely and valuable.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

What the Response to Coronavirus Teaches About Stigma

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on April 9, 2020

Despite examples of altruistic behavior, there is a darker side to the social response to the coronavirus crisis.

Despite examples of altruistic behavior, there is a darker side to the social response to the coronavirus crisis.

Health

Monster or Human?

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on August 22, 2019

Recent messages from national leaders on mental illness could discourage help-seeking.

Recent messages from national leaders on mental illness could discourage help-seeking.

Health

Lessons About Recovery

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on January 30, 2019

Lessons learned from the late Edward L. Knight, Ph.D., who had a formative influence on the field.

Lessons learned from the late Edward L. Knight, Ph.D., who had a formative influence on the field.

Psychosis

The Antidote to Stigma

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on December 13, 2018

Recognizing our common humanity represents a way forward from the tendency to stigmatize others.

Recognizing our common humanity represents a way forward from the tendency to stigmatize others.

Law and Crime

Hate Is Not a Symptom of Mental Illness

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on November 18, 2018

It is tempting to attribute disturbing behavior to individual rather than environmental factors, but this points us in the wrong direction.

It is tempting to attribute disturbing behavior to individual rather than environmental factors, but this points us in the wrong direction.

Health

Is the Mental Health System “Broken”?

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on October 11, 2018

Oft-repeated phrases become part of the conventional wisdom. But conventional assumptions need to be questioned.

Oft-repeated phrases become part of the conventional wisdom. But conventional assumptions need to be questioned.

Psychiatry

Should the Diagnostic Label “Schizophrenia” Be Changed?

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on September 12, 2018

A growing movement supports the replacement of the word coined by Eugen Bleuler.

A growing movement supports the replacement of the word coined by Eugen Bleuler.

Microaggression

What Is a Mental Illness Microaggression?

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on August 11, 2018

Overt discrimination is not the only form of stigma that can cause harm.

Overt discrimination is not the only form of stigma that can cause harm.

Openness

On Coming Out, Pride, and Mental Illness

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on June 24, 2018

The decision to disclose mental illness can be a difficult one because stigma remains high.

The decision to disclose mental illness can be a difficult one because stigma remains high.

Persuasion

The Long Shadow of the Eugenics Movement

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on June 2, 2018

Eugenic ideas were very popular in the United States until World War II. Yet statements in today's public discourse suggest that they live on.

Eugenic ideas were very popular in the United States until World War II. Yet statements in today's public discourse suggest that they live on.

Health

Punk Rock and the Dream of the Accepting Community

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on May 3, 2018

Can alternative communities override the effects of societal stigma?

Can alternative communities override the effects of societal stigma?

Burnout

Does Stigma Contribute to Clinician Burnout?

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on April 2, 2018

Mental health clinicians need to be aware of the way that associative stigma can wear them down

Mental health clinicians need to be aware of the way that associative stigma can wear them down

Law and Crime

How News Reports About Violence Reinforce Stigma

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on March 4, 2018

News reports usually mention the mental health status of perpetrators of crime, even when it is irrelevant, and the results are damaging

News reports usually mention the mental health status of perpetrators of crime, even when it is irrelevant, and the results are damaging

Media

Using Harry Potter to Teach Your Children About Stigma

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on January 28, 2018

Children’s books and movies tend to reinforce negative stereotypes about mental illness, but J.K. Rowling’s books are different

Children’s books and movies tend to reinforce negative stereotypes about mental illness, but J.K. Rowling’s books are different

Health

Is Good Insight Always a Good Thing?

Philip Yanos Ph.D. on January 4, 2018

Because of stigma, the effects of "good" insight into one's condition can be a mixed bag.

Because of stigma, the effects of "good" insight into one's condition can be a mixed bag.