Which of the following has been shown to reduce stigma of the mentally ill?
A) Educating people that a mental illness is a "real" brain disorder
B) Referring to a mental illness as a "mental disease"
C) Increasing contact with individuals who have a mental illness
D) Applying labels to individuals, such as "schizophrenic" or "bipolar"

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Increasing contact with individuals who have a mental illness has been shown to reduce stigma. This allows individuals to see that people with mental illness are just like anyone else and increases understanding and acceptance. Educating people that a mental illness is a "real" brain disorder can also be helpful, but it is not as effective as increasing contact. Referring to a mental illness as a "mental disease" and applying labels to individuals can actually increase stigma and perpetuate negative stereotypes.

Which of the Following Has Been Shown to Reduce Stigma