Julie, a 47-year-old woman, missed 1 week of work when she was hospitalized with bipolar disorder
She was placed on medication and was able to return to work. When asked about her absence, Julie informed coworkers that she was suffering from influenza. What is the most likely reason Julie lied about her illness?
A) This is a sign that the medication is not effectively treating her illness.
B) Fear of rejection, isolation, and discrimination based on her mental health diagnosis
C) Due to workplace policies that encourage the firing of those with mental illnesses
D) To avoid eliciting sympathy among her coworkers
Ans: B
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Strong stigma still attaches to people who suffer from mental illness, largely related to public misunderstandings, misconceptions, and associated fears. At a personal level, people with mental illness must deal with painful rejection, isolation, and discrimination that erode self-assurance and can systematically undermine self-confidence. Stigma creates or reinforces interpersonal, financial, employment, and social barriers to accessing care.
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