Internalized stigma, sense of belonging, and suicidal ideation among veterans with mental illness

Social isolation and stigma can cost lives.

The United States Veteran Affairs conducted an empirical study examining how the connection between perceived stigma and suicidal ideation. It was discovered that the more socially isolated and stigma an individual experiences increases the risk of suicidal ideation.

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Closed access https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31414842/