Stigmatization, namely its social aspect, involves linking some quality (usually with a clear connotation of a negative connotation) with an individual or a certain group of people, although, in fact, this connection is absent or has not been proven. Sometimes it is enough for a person to have some characteristic that distinguishes him from others in order to join the sad ranks of stigmatized people. Why does this happen? There can be many reasons, and even each individual person may have their own. One of the options here may be that a person is often alarmed by the otherness, the originality of another, this “other” becomes somehow alien, incomprehensible to him, and therefore, he can frighten with his unpredictability, and in order to get rid of this unpleasant feeling, a person resorts to to categorization, most often stereotypical and unfounded. Examples here could be: “a woman driving is like a monkey with a grenade”, “strong men don’t cry” and other rubbish. But for now I will put aside the reasons for stigmatization and focus on its possible consequences for an individual or group of people. After all, such an attitude and statements can lead to discrimination against people, their isolation, isolation from society, have a significant impact on the quality of their life and integration into society, and also lead to self-stigmatization, that is, these people accepting such an idea of ​​themselves and limiting themselves in self-realization and development. Again, this is not always just an external story, but often an internal one, so for some it’s like peas against a wall, but for others it can have a powerful impact, in general, it’s still a lottery. Therefore, creating a more inclusive and empathetic culture can help reduce stigma and create a more supportive environment for all members of society, and this is a very ambitious goal that involves long-term, regular and labor-intensive work for society. As a professional, it is important for me to note here that the refusal to seek help from a psychotherapist due to fear of stigmatization is a common and important aspect in the discussion of mental health and access to psychotherapy. Such fear can be reinforced by various factors, including societal beliefs (often false or exaggerated) about mental disorders, stereotypes, shame and fear of judgment from others. One of the most common stereotypes, and even anachronisms, is the idea that people people who seek therapy are “weak” or “abnormal,” which can discourage people from seeking help, especially men. People sometimes fear that disclosing their emotional or mental problems may lead to negative reactions from family, friends, or co-workers that hinder them openly discuss your concerns and seek help. Overcoming stigma requires education, awareness, humanity and equal treatment, recognition and understanding of all these fears, and the creation of a more supportive and empathic environment that encourages help-seeking and open discussion of mental health. And it is worth noting that important steps in this direction have already been taken and continue to be taken in world society, which is very pleasing and reinforces faith in human society, and there are very interesting examples that I will write about someday. I think it is important to understand and remember that stigma should not be a barrier to seeking help. Mental health problems are also part of the human experience, and seeking help from a psychotherapist and/or psychiatrist can be an important step towards well-being for someone..