Abstract
Internalized stigma is a barrier to employment for people diagnosed with mental illness, as they assimilate the stereotypes and prejudices of society in a manner that is detrimental to their success in the workplace. This article draws upon the author’s personal experience of mental illness and supported employment to explore the effects of internalized stigma and strategies for addressing these barriers. It asserts that the onus of responsibility is clearly with employers and service providers, for ensuring that people with mental illness receive the necessary supports and education about internalized stigma in a way that empowers them to become fully assimilated members of the workforce.
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