Self-stigma is
A)the tendency to see oneself more positively due to mental illness.
B)the tendency to see oneself more negatively due to mental illness.
C)feeling comfortable telling people about your own mental illness.
D)denying to other people that you have a mental illness.

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Self-stigma refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs that people with mental illnesses hold about themselves. This can lead to feelings of shame, embarrassment, and a reluctance to seek help or disclose their condition to others.

Self-Stigma Is