Stigma is a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. In other words, it’s a negative stereotype and it could lead to discriminatory behavior that usually results from this negative stereotype. Often, individuals with a mental health issue are faced with multiple, intersecting layers of discrimination because of their mental illness and their identity.  There are types of stigma (Public, Self, and Structural). The 2 main ones that impacts the current immigrants and refugees in the state is that of their own community (public) and that of their own self believe about mental health and mental health illness