Stigma as a Source of Stress for Adolescent Mothers and Their Babies

This article reviews manifestations of social stigma in our communities, in the offices of professionals, and in policies that embed bias in our social systems. The impact of inequity has been vividly revealed over the course of the global pandemic. We review findings related to interventions associated with better outcomes and offer suggestions for more humane care and policies.
Source: The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Review Article Source Type: research