Clinical psychology The Effects of Stigma on Health Service Utilization and Health Outcomes among Adults with Chronic Depression WALDEN UNIVERSITY Sandra Rasmussen FleurantinYolandaThe effects of stigma on mental illness has long been studied and researched, however, little research has focused on the ...
Additionally, professional treatment such as therapy and medication can help sufferers to get back on track. Fortunately, mental health awareness has slowly been increasing. With more people understanding the importance of mental health, social stigma attached to mental health will be reduced, allowing...
The Effect Mechanism of Stigma Perception on Mental Health Among Migrant Children in Beijing流动儿童歧视知觉与心理健康水平的关系及其心理机制 蔺秀云,方晓义,刘杨,兰菁 Full-Text Cite this paper Add to My Lib Abstract: 为了探讨流动儿童所感受到的歧视对他们心理健康水平的影响, 以及应对方式和自尊在其中...
Methods. Data from the 2007 BRFSS administered in 37 states were used to identify persons in severe psychological distress (a proxy for severe mental illness), assess their use of mental health care, and quantify the effects of stigma on the decision to obtain treatment. Results. Some 3.9% ...
Understanding stigma is central to reducing its negative impact on care seeking and treatment engagement. Separate strategies have evolved for counteracting the effects of public, self, and structural stigma. Programs for mental health providers may be especially fruitful for promoting care engagement. ...
The Effects of Stigma on Determinants of Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Male College Students: An Application of the Information-Motivation-Beh... Considered a public health issue, the prevalence and severity of poor mental well-being on college campuses has continued to rise. While man...
and age on the mental health of mothers of children with ASD.As such, 94 mothers whose children had been educated in Special center for education and rehabilitation for autistic children in Isfahan and Shahrekord completed General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), Perceived Stigma Questionnaire developed by...
Mental health stigma is a pervasive issue that affects millions of people around the world. Stigma is defined as a negative stereotype or prejudice that is attached to a particular group of people, and in the case of mental health, this stigma can be deeply damaging and hurtful to those who...
Many famous people have disclosed their mental illness to erase the harmful effects of stigma. This study examines the relative impact of disclosure stories from people who are or are not celebrities. We expected noncelebrities would be viewed as more similar and likeable and therefore have greater...
Mental health disorders in many countries are regarded as taboo and are often concealed. This study aimed to (a) explore students in secondary school' stigma perceptions of mental disorder; (b) examine whether there is a connection between religiosity and stigma toward people with mental illnesses...