Stigma surrounding depression drops for first time in U.S., but increases for other mental illnesses

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Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Stigma surrounding depression drops for first time in U.S., but increases for other mental illnesses

For the first time since national data have been tracked in the United States, stigma toward people with depression has dropped significantly, according to a study by Indiana University researchers. However, stigma levels for other mental illnesses remained stagnant and, in some cases, have increased.