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Impact of stigma on depression identification and management.
| Prejudice | - Fear of friends’ and family’s view of a depression diagnosis - Societal judgement and discrimination |
| Self-Stigma | - View that “crazy people” go to psychiatrists - Fear of depression label - Ashamed to ask for help |
| Provider Stigma | - View that providers do not take depression seriously - Lack of referrals to specialists |
