Stigmatization can come from external factors, such as societal attitudes and discrimination, or internal factors, such as shame and self-blame. It can also be a combination of both. It can lead to diminished self-esteem and increased pathology, and may affect recovery. Extended hospitalization is not necessarily required to deal with the effects of stigmatization.

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Stigmatization can:

A) Increase self-esteem depending on if presenting factors are internal or external.
B) Lead to diminished self-esteem and increased pathology, but does not retard recovery.
C) Be either external, internal, or a combination of the two.
D) Require extended hospitalization to deal with events that prevent recovery.

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