Mental illness-related stigma in healthcare: Barriers to access and care and evidence-based solutions
February 16, 2017 Mental Health Commission of Canada
This article provides an overview of the main barriers to access and quality care created by stigmatization in healthcare, a consideration of contributing factors, and a summary of Canadian-based research into promising practices and approaches to combatting stigma in healthcare environments.
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