A Multivariate Comparison of Stigmatization of Individuals with Schizophrenia, Binge Eating Disorder, and Intellectual Disabilities

This study compared nine aspects of stigmatization (blame, anger, pity, help, dangerousness, fear, avoidance, segregation, coercion) amongst schizophrenia, binge eating, and intellectual disabilities.  Schizophrenia scored highest in all categories except blame and pity, which were highest for binge eating.  Efforts to reduce stigmatization must be tailored to each disorder.