An 8-year-old has been excluded from a classmate's birthday party because the mother hosting the party is fearful that the child has a mental illness and doesn't want him around the other children. Which external barrier to occupational participation does this best represent?

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Stigma refers to negative attitudes or beliefs that lead to discrimination against individuals or groups of people. In this case, the mother's fear of the child's mental illness is a result of stigma and leads to the child being excluded from participating in occupational activities, such as attending the birthday party.

An 8-Year-Old Has Been Excluded from a Classmate's Birthday Party