Valor and vulnerability: Honor endorsement and mental health stigma across military and civilian contexts

This study investigates the intersection of honor culture and mental health stigma across military and civilian contexts. We examined the impact of honor endorsement on public and self-stigma surrounding mental health care (MHC) in samples of both military service members/veterans and civilians. Results reveal differences in how military and civilian participants conceptualize and endorse honor, as well as how honor related to MHC stigma and intentions to seek MHC. The implications of these findings for both researchers and clinicians are discussed.