Mental health stigma is a core concept and research domain within public health, psychology, and social sciences, examining the complex interplay of negative societal attitudes, prejudiced beliefs, and discriminatory behaviors directed towards individuals experiencing or perceived to be experiencing mental health conditions. This academic area investigates its various forms (e.g., public, self, structural), antecedents, detrimental impacts on help-seeking, social integration, and recovery, and strategies for mitigation, underscoring its critical significance as a barrier to mental health equity and well-being.