shame, experiences of being labeled, discriminated against, and ostracized by their peers,” he said.
Wu stated in the study that preventing long-term behavioral health disorders heavily depend on early detection and intervention and that recognizing the vulnerabilities related to welfare participation may assist in bolstering the efficacy of related treatment and program efforts. He added that, historically, stigma has also been associated with welfare recipients.
“Effects of stigma can lower the youth’s self-esteem, affecting both emotional and psychological well-being,” he concluded.
