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Evolution of public attitudes about mental illness: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica · 2012 · Vol. 125(6) · pp. 440–452
Georg SchomerusChristian SchwahnAnita HolzingerPatrick W. CorriganHans-Joergen GrabeMauro Giovanni CartaM C Angermeyer

Abstract

Increasing public understanding of the biological correlates of mental illness seems not to result in better social acceptance of persons with mental illness.

Mental Health Treatment and AccessChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentBehavioral Health and InterventionsMental illnessMeta-analysisMental healthPopulationMental health literacyPsychiatryPsychological interventionPsychologyPublic healthClinical psychology

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Attitude to HealthHumansMental HealthPatient Acceptance of Health CarePublic OpinionPsychological DistanceStereotypingPersons with Psychiatric DisordersMentally Ill PersonsHealth LiteracySocial Stigma
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