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This document discusses reducing self-stigma in people with mental illness through coming out and disclosure of their condition. While a medical perspective may discourage identifying with an illness, research shows that sharing experiences with mental illness can be empowering and enhance self-esteem. The authors review research supporting this, and assess a program to help people decide whether and how to disclose to others by weighing costs/benefits and obtaining peer support. However, public health rese
- Author
- Alejandra Dìaz
- Language
- EN