What’s the first thought that comes to mind when you think about mental illness? Is it something negative?

If so, it probably comes from the stigma associated with mental health. A stigma is defined as “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.”

And despite more conversations happening around conditions like depression and anxiety, mental health disorders are still often viewed in a negative light.

The stigma around mental health affects nurses in two ways: It can subconsciously influence how nurses perceive and treat patients, and it can prevent nurses from seeking care when they themselves need it.

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