Stigma and Health (May 27, 2019). DOI:10.1037/sah0000181 Public stigma continues to present a barrier to recovery for individuals with mental illness. Prior research suggests that biogenetic causal explanations of mental illness increase aspects of stigma, such as social distance. However, most of that research was specific to depression and schizophrenia, and few studies have explored the stigma of bipolar disorder. The present study examined the impact of cause and treatment information on stigma in bipolar disorder.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.