Spot on! Comparing a well group to a chronic not-well group would be eye-opening. My guess is that the well group would be leading more disciplined lives and take more responsibility. It would be very interesting to see each group responded to the same set of questions. My guess is the stigma would not loom large with the well group, while the unwell group would view stigma as a huge problem. It would also be good to look at underlying temperaments and anything else that might affect attitudes and responses to treatment (such as trauma and abuse).   We badly need this kind of research, and perhaps this would inspire 10 others to research this field, as well. And the benefits are immediate - we would be able to apply the results to our lives right now - not wait two decades for someone to invent a new medication.