STIGMA

Stigma: Alive and well

Stigma: Alive and well

What is the main point made by the author?

The main point that the author is trying to make in this article is regarding the stigma that sadly, still exists in our society. People are still fearful for hiring people with mental illness because they think these people might get violent. Organizations do not want to hire people who have suffered mental illness, even though they have been successfully treated and are mentally healthy now. A perception has been developed of people with history of mental illness, which is why, organizations hesitate while hiring such people. ...