what is a courtesy stigma
Courtesy Stigma describes stigma not felt directly by the person by the person with an illness, but may be experienced by a carer who may feel ashamed or embarrassed by the person who is ill. That is, stigma spreads to others close to the person who is directly affected. An example may be a parent taking their child who has autism to a restaurant, or the son who is taking his elderly father who has mental health issues to the supermarket.