Stigmatization of nurses and technicians employed in psychiatric wards is an important problem that significantly affects their professional role, working relationships, personal wellbeing and opportunities for professional advancement. This paper investigates the level of stigmatization experienced by healthcare professionals in psychiatric wards, compared to their colleagues in other wards. The research was conducted through a survey among 181 respondents, with the aim of identifying the main sources of stigma and perception about work in psychiatric wards. The results show that the majority of respondents believe that nurses and technicians in psychiatric wards experience significant stigmatization, which originates from prejudices within the health community, but also from the broader social perception of mental illness. Stigma is manifested through negative comments and underestimation of work in psychiatry, which leads to a feeling of inferiority and emotional exhaustion of workers. Respondents also recognize the need for additional education in areas such as emotional intelligence, communication skills and stress management techniques to improve the work environment and support professional stability. Despite the challenges, most respondents acknowledge the importance of work in psychiatry and its equivalence in relation to other medical disciplines. These results highlight the necessity of changes in the health system through the reduction of stigmatization, systematic education and raising awareness of the importance of mental health, in order to ensure better support for medical workers in psychiatric wards.