Author : Connie Goldsmith
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books TM
ISBN 13 : 1728485975
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (284 download)
Book Synopsis Smashing Stigma by : Connie Goldsmith
Download or read book Smashing Stigma written by Connie Goldsmith and published by Twenty-First Century Books TM. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stigma is everywhere around us. People may mistrust the unhoused or discriminate against those suffering from an addiction. They may change the way they interact with someone after witnessing a panic attack from anxiety or PTSD. Or they may judge others for their appearance and their weight. Stigma leads to harmful stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. It can keep people from seeking the help and support they need. They may internalize others’ stigma and start to blame themselves for their condition or experiences. In some cases, the effects of stigma can even be life threatening. Even with so many examples, it can be difficult to identify stigma in real time and even harder to work against it. But learning about common types of stigma can help to reduce them. Author and registered nurse Connie Goldsmith covers six stigmatized conditions—poor mental health, addiction, homelessness, relationship abuse, PTSD, and above average weight—to help you understand what stigma looks like and how it affects real people. Discover how you can dismantle stigma and work to reduce stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination.