"80% of mental health references in social media are negative or offensive," According to Enosh's new Stigma Index.
This worrying statistic requires a substantial change that we could all contribute to simply by being aware of how we express ourselves.
One of the disturbing findings is that harmful use of negative and offensive mental health references is used mainly by politicians, journalists, and media influencers.
Dr. Hilla Hadas, Enosh CEO: "A negative stigma is believed to be one of the major obstacles to people in crisis getting mental health treatment and support. By promoting awareness of this matter, we can change the public discussion and help people."
Enosh has set a goal of raising awareness of mental health and tackling the stigma associated with mental health to support people with psychosocial disabilities and their families to seek treatment in the early stages and to be included fully in society.
Read more here:
Enosh Stigma Index Report 2021