people hold about them based on their original diagnosis, however. The most important thing is that the young person is above the line of positive wellbeing and is coping well Stigma Stigma can be seen as a barrier to recovery. This is due to the perceptions which people hold about mental health and poor mental health. Fear of encountering stigma (or self-stigma) may prevent young people from seeking support and gaining a diagnosis, therefore moving from the bottom right quadrant to the bottom left quadrant. This may then prevent the young person from receiving the treatment and support that can help them recover good mental health.
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