Negative beliefs resulting from judgment from others that an individual with schizophrenia has started to internalize can best be described as __________.

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Self-stigma refers to negative beliefs and attitudes that individuals with mental illness develop about themselves as a result of internalizing public stigmatizing attitudes and judgments from others. This can lead to low self-esteem, decreased self-efficacy, and reluctance to seek treatment.

Negative Beliefs Resulting from Judgment from Others That an Individual