Pity versus Empathy: Emotional Responses to Mental Illness and Their Effects on Stigma
Published online on May 28, 2026
Abstract
Society and Mental Health, Ahead of Print.
Stigma surrounding mental illness is shaped by emotional reactions such as pity and empathy. While pity can involve condescension and reinforce hierarchies, empathy fosters understanding and connection. This study tested how different mental health ...
Stigma surrounding mental illness is shaped by emotional reactions such as pity and empathy. While pity can involve condescension and reinforce hierarchies, empathy fosters understanding and connection. This study tested how different mental health ...