Self‐stigma and the “why try” effect: impact on life goals and evidence‐based practices

Social inclusion, recovery, and community reintegration have been interchangeably touted as the main principles of the mental health system in the new millennium 1,2,3,4. Common to these ideas is accomplishing self-determined goals that enhance one's sense of well being. These kinds of goals are defined in the here and now, and are framed in terms of real interests of all adults, those with as well as without disabilities. Relevant domains include: vocation, housing, education, health and wellness, relationships and recreation, and faith-based aspirations. Functional limitations due to one's disability negatively impact the ability to fully achieve goals in these domains. Participation in evidence-based…

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