Study Examines The Role Of Gender In The Stigma Of Mental-Illness

The mentally ill don’t get a fair shake in this country. Many employers don’t want to hire them, and health insurers don’t want to treat their illnesses. Even within their own communities and families, the mentally ill are often treated with contempt and outright anger. There have been many efforts to combat the stigma of mental illness, but with limited success at best.

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Filed under: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance on March 8th, 2009