If people at work or home mock someone with depression, this is an example of what?

• A. Self-stigma
• B. Public stigma
• C. Structural stigma
• D. Personal bias

Answer: (B)

Public stigma shows up when the general public holds negative beliefs about people with mental illness and acts on those beliefs in everyday life. Mocking someone with depression at work or home reflects that kind of social attitude—dismissing or ridiculing the person because of their condition. This is different from self-stigma, where the person internalizes those negative beliefs; structural stigma, which involves policies or practices in institutions that limit opportunities; and personal bias, which is an individual’s own prejudiced attitudes. Recognizing this helps explain how social environments can create barriers to participation and support someone in seeking care and engaging in meaningful activities.