The relationship between stigma sentiments and self-identity of individuals with schizophrenia.

Abstract

Self-evaluation of individuals with schizophrenia was less favorable than self-evaluation of individuals with no psychosis history, and evaluation attitudes held by individuals with schizophrenia regarding the schizophrenia label were associated with their self-identity. Results suggest preliminary utility of this simple measure in identifying self-stigma experienced by individuals with schizophrenia.