Break the Stigma: Advancing Understanding, Measurement and Reduction of Stigma in Schizophrenia

Stigma remains a major barrier to early intervention, treatment engagement, recovery, and social inclusion for people living with schizophrenia.

In recognition of World Schizophrenia Day (24th May 2026), this Research Topic aims to advance awareness and education around the multifaceted nature of stigma, including public, self-, and structural stigma. We invite contributions that explore the mechanisms, impacts, and measurement of stigma, as well as interventions designed to reduce it across clinical and community settings. Particular emphasis is placed on work with clear translational relevance, demonstrating how findings can inform best practices in clinical care, public health strategies, policy development, and educational and awareness initiatives.

By bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives, including those of people with lived experience, this collection seeks to support more effective, evidence-based approaches to reducing stigma and improving outcomes in schizophrenia.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• ... View all formats

Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.

Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review

Keywords: Stigma, Schizophrenia, Awareness

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.