31st October 2023

Alice is a 25-year-old woman with a diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Disorder

Alice is a 25-year-old woman with a diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Disorder. She has recently begun a new relationship. However, she is reluctant to talk to her boyfriend about her diagnosis for fear of how he will respond.

Which type of stigma is described above?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.