Prejudice can lead to discrimination, preventing people from having their needs met. Discrimination can lead to bulling of vulnerable people by those who are in positions of power. In care settings this can result in mistreatment.
Discrimination and abuse damage people both pschologically and physically through the stress of the situation. Discrimination also has an impact on self esteem.
Self esteem - the ability to believe in yourself, tohave confidence in your abilities, to be self assured and self respected, and to have positive self regard.
Negative side effects on self esteem and sense of empowerment can delay the healing process as well as being an integral part of care. Clients may feel a sense of helplessness and hopelessness which will affect their ability to be independent and take part in their own care.
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