Association between psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery center service receipt and reported internalized stigma among veterans.

Internalized stigma, also known as self-stigma, is negatively associated with a person's willingness to seek mental health services and follow their treatment plan. This can hinder a person's recovery, exacerbate their mental health illnesses, and reduce their quality of life. A primary directive of the Veteran Affairs Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) program is to help veterans overcome their internalized stigma.