Depressed individuals who feel stigmatized are more likely to contemplate suicide

Depressed individuals who feel stigmatized are more likely to contemplate suicide

A longitudinal study of depressed individuals in China found that those experiencing more severe personal stigma were more likely to contemplate suicide. Their suicidal thoughts also tended to be more severe. The research was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Suicide is the act of intentionally taking one’s own life. It typically occurs as a result of overwhelming emotional pain, mental illness, or a sense of hopelessness. Annuall…