Primary care providers are vital in managing mental health stigma through open conversations, education, screenings, collaboration, and advocacy.
Even though the mess of a mental health stigma still exists, it is one of the most critical factors for many people who face mental health disorders, as it contributes to the difficulties in seeking treatment and asking for help. It appears in many ways, which makes it difficult for those suffering from mental health issues to get help due to unkind attitudes, discrimination, and a large portion of the general population that lacks understanding of such conditions. Although steps have not yet been taken to break the societal hierarchy and risk being perceived as channeling stigma in the healthcare-related sector, the role of primary care providers in addressing mental stigmatization is not well known.
