stigma

In addition, people no doubt experience the psychological stress and stigma of a possible criminal conviction differently.

But the result is the same: Increased stigma, decreased safety and greater justification for discriminatory policies.

She said in addition to the different physical symptoms, there can be cultural pressures and stigmas at play among some black and Asian communities, where the topic of women's health can be a taboo.

There was a stigma associated with ADHD—such as that students who had it weren’t very bright—and they didn’t like the idea of medicating their children.

She warned that the proposals, by only applying to those with a formal diagnosis, could exacerbate stigma, create barriers to recovery and risk legal challenges over the right to treatment.