Associative stigma among mental health professionals. Consequences for professionals’ and clients’ quality of life Ghent University
Objectives: Numerous studies have already revealed that clients of mental health services are often stigmatized and that these experiences can affect their quality of life. In the literature on stigma, less attention has been paid to mental health professionals. However, there is some evidence that mental health professionals are also stigmatized: so-called associative stigma or courtesy stigma. This empirical study focuses on experiences of ...