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  Monitor on Psychology
Volume 40, No. 6 June 2009

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The military's war on stigma

The military's war on stigma
Fearing for their careers, many service members keep quiet about their mental health problems—and their silent suffering is taking a toll on our military readiness. In response, the Defense Department has begun fighting stigma on several fronts.

Stigma: Alive and well
Although the general public has a better understanding of mental illness, people may be more fearful of those with mental illness than ever. New research, however, is pointing the way toward real progress.

Parents face a treatment dilemma
Parents fear that diagnoses such as depression or ADHD will stigmatize their children, and they may avoid treatment as a result.

Students: Stomp out stigma

Each year, the American Psychological Foundation awards $5,000 scholarships to graduate students working in the area of stigma and mental illness. For more information, visit APF www.apa.org/apf/franks.html.

 

 
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