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In 2017, Mak’s study highlighted the significant impact of stigma on patient recovery. When patients internalize negative behaviors, judgment, or prejudices against themselves, this can influence their self-perception, which is a major public health issue. In addition, in 2014, Morgan’s study highlighted the presence of stigma coming from health professionals when supporting patients. This stigma can have a negative impact on the therapeutic alliance, and may influence the recovery process. The aim of this article is to determine whether there is a correlation between the level of skills and theoretical knowledge and the level of stigmatizing behavior exhibited by caregivers practicing in psychiatry. In terms of the materials and methods used, this is a narrative review of the literature using a flow chart from the following databases: Google Scholar, PBSC, APA Psycinfo, and PubMed. The articles of the literature review emphasize the parallels between the level of knowledge and the caregivers' stigmatization of patients. They also shed light on the challenges in forming a therapeutic alliance, which further contributes to the internalization of patient stigma. The results of this study suggest that an improvement in the knowledge and skills of psychiatric professionals can play a significant role in reducing stigma. The involvement of new health professionals such as peer health mediators (PHM) can help combat stigma. Research could also be carried out on the impact of PHM influence within psychiatric organizations, specifically in terms of reducing stigma.