The stigma of families with mental illness.
OBJECTIVE
This article describes family stigma, which is defined as the prejudice and discrimination experienced by individuals through associations with their relatives.


METHODS
The authors describe family stigma and present current research related to mental illness stigma experienced by family members. Research indicates this type of stigma negatively impacts family members and relatives with mental illness.


RESULTS
The authors also present strategies to eliminate stigma and discuss implications for the training goals of psychiatrists throughout the text.


CONCLUSIONS
The authors end this article with recommendations for psychiatry training goals.
Larson
Jon E
JE
Department of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL 60616, USA. larsonjon@iit.edu
Corrigan
Patrick
P
D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003479:Curriculum; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000193:education; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D011287:Prejudice; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education; D013240:Stereotyping