Question

all of the following are examples of behaviors that reinforce and potentially increase stigma against mental illness except

a. all of the following are examples behaviors that reinforce and increase stigma
b. telling someone with an anxiety disorder to \think positive\ or \dont be so anxious - life is short!\
c. reminding someone thats struggling with depression about all the good things in their life
d. deciding not to work with someone on a group project because you know they struggle with mental illness

Explanation:

Stigma against mental - illness involves negative attitudes and discriminatory behaviors. Telling someone with an anxiety disorder to "think positive" or reminding a depressed person of good things in their life may seem well - intentioned but can minimize their struggles. Refusing to work with someone due to their mental illness is discriminatory. However, if there is an option that is not these negative behaviors, it would not reinforce stigma.

Answer:

There is no option given that is not an example of behavior that reinforces and potentially increases stigma against mental illness. So the answer is A. all of the following are examples behaviors that reinforce and increase stigma.