Reduced psychological help seeking among this group has been previously linked to lower mental health literacy levels and higher rates of mental health stigma [83,84,85,86,87]. The CHIWOS survey, however, only collected data on HIV-specific stigma and thus, did not capture this intersectional ...
adults who have received mental health treatment has consistently increased, reaching almost 55.8 million in 2022. Despite progress in raising awareness, there are still barriers to accessing treatment, such as affordability and the stigma associated with mental illness. The most common type of mental...
Mental health careMental health needsService useWomen living with HIVThe prevalence of mental health conditions among women with HIV in Canada ranges between 29.5% and 57.4%, highlighting the need for accessible mental health care. We aimed to (1) describe the availability and use of mental ...
FindingsIn this cross-sectional study of 1671 children, stigma was an important factor associated with quality of life and was correlated with depression. Stigma scores differed based on level of severity and visibility. MeaningThe findings of this study suggest that health care profe...
In this paper, we explore the association of various factors with UAI, including homosexuality-related stigma, mental health, history of childhood abuse (both physical abuse and mental abuse), community engagement, and HIV knowledge. This insight into UAI and various associated factors may help faci...
22 In contrast, it has been suggested that surgeons have reduced care-seeking behaviors owing to a greater perception of stigma surrounding mental health.23 Prior research has found that physicians experience similar barriers to seeking health care as the general population, including time constraints....
There is limited evidence about the mental health and intention to leave of the public health workforce in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of burnout, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and intention to leave among the Canadian...
A hidden burden is the social stigma and loss of human rights so commonly associated with mental illness. Rejection by society, families, employers, and even caregivers compounds the isolation, humiliation, and pain suffered by the mentally ill. Loss of earning power and independence also play ...
Stigma and personal attitudes toward mental disorders or mental health services are regarded as main reasons for insufficient help-seeking. The adjusted PR suggests that mood/anxiety disorders and heavy drinking cannot fully explain the differences in mental health service use between TBI patients and ...
Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Kingsbury reported part-time employment as an analyst at Statistics Canada. No other disclosures were reported. Funding/Support: This research was supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (grant PJT 195898). Role of the Funder/Sponsor: ...