Chronic stress linked to discrimination and more limited access to healthcare may be contributing factors, research suggests.

Weight issues the most common reason for abuse

People who suffer from everyday discrimination are more likely to have anxiety and depression.

Pre-existing medical debt associated with higher rate of forgoing mental health treatment due to cost.

ST. PAUL. Minn., June 27 (UPI) -- Compulsive hoarders feel stigmatized and are more likely to view their neighborhoods as less safe and more chaotic than counterparts do, according to researchers who are seeking to promote empathy for sufferers.

A new study has found that people with depression who internalize stigma are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts. The findings highlight how shame and self-judgment can intensify suicidal ideation, independent of depression severity.

Background: Perceived Substance Use Disorder (SUD) stigma, defined as the awareness of negative societal attitudes toward individuals with SUDs, may discourage treatment-seeking and completion. Unl...