Only about half of all Americans who have a psychological disorder will seek treatment. Although failure to seek mental health treatment can be attributed to a variety of factors (e.g., lack of money/insurance, availability of providers), mental health stigma is also a significant deterrent. Using concepts from the week and outside sources to support your answer, what causes and perpetuates mental health stigma? How can stigma be reduced? After your initial post, share an insight from having read your colleagues' postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives.