Internalized Stigma (ISMI)

Internalized Stigma (ISMI)
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In this questionnaire, the term "mental disorder" will be used, but please think of it using the term that you think best applies.

1. You feel out of place in the world because you have a mental disorder.
2. People with mental disorders tend to be violent.
3. People discriminate against you because you have a mental disorder.
4. You avoid approaching people who do not have a mental disorder in order to avoid rejection.
5. You feel embarrassed or ashamed about having a mental disorder.
6. People with mental disorders should not get married.
7. People with mental disorders make important contributions to society.
8. You feel inferior to others who do not have a mental disorder.
9. You don't socialize as much as you used to because your mental disorder could make you seem or behave "strange".
10. People with mental disorders cannot live a good life, a fulfilling life.
11. You don't talk much about yourself because you don't want to bother others with your mental disorder.
12. Negative images about mental illness keep you away from the "normal" world.
13. Being surrounded by people who do not have a mental disorder makes you feel out of place or inadequate.
14. You feel comfortable when you are in public in the company of someone with a mental disorder.
15. People often treat you with condescension, or treat you like a child just because you have a mental disorder.
16. You are disappointed in yourself for having a mental disorder.
17. Having a mental disorder has affected your life.
18. People notice that you have a mental disorder because of your appearance.
19. Because you have a mental disorder, you need others to make most of the decisions for you.
20. You avoid social situations to protect your family or friends from embarrassment.
21. People without a mental disorder would probably not be able to understand you.
22. People ignore you or don't take you seriously just because you have a mental disorder.
23. You cannot contribute anything to society because you have a mental disorder.
24. Living with a mental disorder has made you a strong survivor.
25. No one would be interested in getting close to you because you have a mental disorder.
26. Generally, you are able to live a life as you want.
27. You can have a good, fulfilling life despite your mental disorder.
28. Others think that you can't achieve much in life because you have a mental disorder.
29. The images about people with mental disorders apply to you.