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Mental Illness Stigma and Disclosure: Consequences of Coming out of the Closet

Arjan E. R. Bos Maastricht University, The Netherlands
, PhD,
Daphne Kanner Psy-Q, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
, MSc,
Peter Muris Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands
, PhD,
Birgit Janssen Psy-Q, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
, MA &
Birgit Mayer Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands
, PhD
Pages 509-513 | Published online: 13 Aug 2009
 
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Abstract

The present study investigated disclosure patterns among mental health consumers (N = 500) and examined the relationships among disclosure, perceived stigmatization, perceived social support, and self-esteem. Results suggest that selective disclosure optimizes social support and limits stigmatization. Perceived stigmatization has a detrimental impact on self-esteem, especially for those who are relatively open about their mental disorder.

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