Question: I selected this article because it directly addressed how the efficacy of treatment correlates to self-stigma in clinical patients and I think that a stigma is going to be a commonality in our discussion, whether just in general terms or from personal experience. If you don't like this article or you find a better one, please feel free to link it and we'll discuss them all!
Individual correlates of self-stigma in patients with anxiety disorders with and without comorbidities (By Marie Ociskova, Jan Prasko, Dana Kamaradova, Ales Grambal, and Zuzana Sigmundova)
In the thread below, please discuss the following:
1. Common statements about medication that you have heard, or thoughts about taking medication for mental disorders that are commonly heard in our society.
2. Your views on the article
3. If your views were changed by the article and why or why not.