impacts of discrimination on individuals

• disempowerment

  individual has, or feels like they have a lack of control over their life, feel unwanted and unimportant causing them to disengage with life, can lead to accepting whatever happens to avoid conflict, losing independence
• low self-esteem and self-confidence

  an individual may feel worthless and have their self-confidence destroyed as a result of discrimination
• poor health and wellbeing

  general health may deteriorate, physical injuries like bruising, cuts or broken bones may result from physical abuse or neglect
• poor health

  medication may not be given on time so condition or illness may get worse
• unfair treatment

  individuals may not receive care they are entitled to and so struggle to manage daily lives or may not achieve potential because not given support
• unfair treatment

  individuals may feel marginalised or excluded from participating in things due to discrimination making them feel they are not wanted
• effects on mental health

  depression, anxiety, self-harming, developing an eating disorder, aggression, becoming uncooperative or withdrawn and socially isolated