Mental health a Stigma in Asia?

Yes, I believe there is still a stigma against mental disorders in Singapore. There is a lack of understanding towards various disorders. According to this article (http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/considerable-stigma-towards-mentally-ill-imh-study), not many people could correctly identify a disorder based on the descriptions of symptoms. Personally, I feel that while efforts have been made to help people understand more about the common disorders, some are still unwilling to seek treatment for fear of being labelled or being isolated by others. Hopefully, things will change with the help of popularity of internet to help everyone become better informed and eradicate the stigma currently associated with people with mental conditions.
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