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IBD IMPACT Toolkit

Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Informing Patient-Centered Care Together

Stigma and mental health1

In some cultures, chronic illnesses like IBD may carry stigma1. This stigma can impact a patient’s mental health and willingness to seek medical care. Sensitivity and non-judgmental attitudes are crucial to help create a safe and supportive environment for patients to discuss their concerns openly.

Key principles:

  • Reduce stigmatizing language.
  • Support mental health care for patients.

Included in this section:

Core principles to help reduce stigmatizing language Mental health support checklist

In one person’s opinion, “psychosocial support and mental health support services are something that should always be a part of …a person’s diagnosis.” – Self-identifying Black male living with Crohn’s disease

Reference

  • 1. Taft TH, Keefer L. A systematic review of disease-related stigmatization in patients living with inflammatory bowel disease. Clin Exp Gastroenterol. 2016;9:49-58. doi:10.2147/CEG.S83533

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