Stigma, Compassion, Self-Compassion, and Distress
Stigma is an individual’s devalued identity or other characteristic that may lead to stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. Decades of literature show that experiencing stigma has negative effects on mental health outcomes. However, some research suggests that the experience of stigma leads in...
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Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University
2015
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| Online Access: | https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/8075 |