The Stigma of Seeing a Psychiatrist
- 1 July 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Psychiatric Association Publishing in American Journal of Psychotherapy
- Vol. 30 (3) , 473-482
- https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1976.30.3.473
Abstract
Mental and physical illnesses are compared and contrasted and reasons for the stigma attached to seeing a psychiatrist are discussed. Psychiatrists appear to share in the responsibility for perpetuating such a stigma. VIP’s and others are sometimes prevented from seeking competent help because of such attitudes, which fit into the systems theory model of mental illness. The validity of the medical model is re-emphasized.Keywords
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