How the fear of being labeled shameless impacts mental health

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260507/How-the-fear-of-being-labeled-shameless-impacts-mental-health.aspx New research in the PsyCh Journal introduces and validates a psychological concept called atimiaphobia-defined as an intense fear of losing honor or being labeled shameless. Atimiaphobia is culturally specific in its origins and manifests through intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, emotional turmoil, and compulsive conformity to social norms tied to moral reputation and familial dignity.