Bernardo Carpiniello|Federica Pinna
The Reciprocal Relationship between Suicidality and Stigma
University of Cagliari|University of Cagliari
introduction although suicidality frequently cause stigma conversely true stigma may cause suicidality present paper focuses complex relationships exist suicidal behaviour stigmatizing attitudes methods narrative review topic presented basis relevant literature collected electronic search pubmed isi web knowledge scopus databases sing stigma public stigma structural stigma perceived stigma selfstigma suicide attempted suicide suicidality key words results negative perception frequently held suicidal people labelling weak unable cope problems selfish individuals attempted suicide subject similar processes stigmatisation social distancing insurance policies include exclusion clause death suicide subjects direct personal experience depression suicide strongly endorse feeling selfstigma attempted suicide often ashamed embarrassed behavior tend hide occurrence much possible similar processes observed amongst family members subjects committed suicide made suicide attempt higher perceived stigma present bereaved suicide perceived internalized stigma produced mental physical disorders belonging minority group may represent significant risk factor suicide severely distressing reducing selfesteem acting barrier helpseeking behaviours conclusions aim preventing suicide greater efforts made combat persisting stigmatizing attitudes displayed towards mental disorders suicide indeed role stigma risk factor suicide motivate spur concerted efforts combat public stigma support suffering perceived internalized stigma experts scientific societies form alliance media effort promote marked change societal perception mental health issues suicide stigma may result severe consequences specialist care psychological interventions provided populations submitted stigma