Internalized Stigma in Adolescents With Major Depressive Disorder and Their Parents: Associations With Functioning, Help-Seeking, Beliefs, and Social Support
International Journal of Social Psychiatry
Published online on March 12, 2026
Abstract
International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
Background:Adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD) often internalize stigma, undermining functioning and help-seeking. Parents may likewise internalize stigma about their child’s condition, shaping family dynamics and care engagement.Aim:To ...
Background:Adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD) often internalize stigma, undermining functioning and help-seeking. Parents may likewise internalize stigma about their child’s condition, shaping family dynamics and care engagement.Aim:To ...