The article by Nicolas Rüsch, Matthias C. Angermeyer, and Patrick W. Corrigan provides a comprehensive review of mental illness stigma, its concepts, consequences, and strategies to reduce it. The authors clarify the concept of mental illness stigma, discussing both public stigma and self-stigma. Public stigma involves reactions from the general public, including stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, which can lead to structural discrimination and everyday discriminations. Self-stigma occurs when individuals with mental illness internalize these stigmatizing attitudes, leading to low self-esteem and self-efficacy. The article also explores the fear of stigma as a barrier to seeking health services, which can result in untreated mental health issues. The authors discuss two leading conceptual models of mental illness stigma: one by Corrigan and colleagues, focusing on cognitive and behavioral aspects, and another by Link and Phelan, emphasizing societal aspects such as labeling and power dynamics. They highlight the importance of understanding these components for both theoretical research and practical anti-stigma initiatives. The article reviews various strategies to reduce stigma, including protest, education, and contact. Protest involves challenging stigmatizing public statements and media representations. Education aims to provide contradictory information to reduce stigmatizing attitudes. Contact with individuals with mental illness can help change stereotypes and improve attitudes. The authors provide examples of successful anti-stigma campaigns in different countries, such as the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill in the US and BASTA in Germany. The authors conclude that while anti-stigma initiatives are important, more research is needed to understand the complex nature of stigma and its impact on various aspects of life. They emphasize the need for long-term campaigns to reduce public stigma and support individuals with mental illness.The article by Nicolas Rüsch, Matthias C. Angermeyer, and Patrick W. Corrigan provides a comprehensive review of mental illness stigma, its concepts, consequences, and strategies to reduce it. The authors clarify the concept of mental illness stigma, discussing both public stigma and self-stigma. Public stigma involves reactions from the general public, including stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, which can lead to structural discrimination and everyday discriminations. Self-stigma occurs when individuals with mental illness internalize these stigmatizing attitudes, leading to low self-esteem and self-efficacy. The article also explores the fear of stigma as a barrier to seeking health services, which can result in untreated mental health issues. The authors discuss two leading conceptual models of mental illness stigma: one by Corrigan and colleagues, focusing on cognitive and behavioral aspects, and another by Link and Phelan, emphasizing societal aspects such as labeling and power dynamics. They highlight the importance of understanding these components for both theoretical research and practical anti-stigma initiatives. The article reviews various strategies to reduce stigma, including protest, education, and contact. Protest involves challenging stigmatizing public statements and media representations. Education aims to provide contradictory information to reduce stigmatizing attitudes. Contact with individuals with mental illness can help change stereotypes and improve attitudes. The authors provide examples of successful anti-stigma campaigns in different countries, such as the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill in the US and BASTA in Germany. The authors conclude that while anti-stigma initiatives are important, more research is needed to understand the complex nature of stigma and its impact on various aspects of life. They emphasize the need for long-term campaigns to reduce public stigma and support individuals with mental illness.