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Mental health literacy
The British Journal of Psychiatry · 2000 · Vol. 177(5) · pp. 396–401
Anthony F. Jorm✉(Australian National University)
Abstract
If the public's mental health literacy is not improved, this may hinder public acceptance of evidence-based mental health care. Also, many people with common mental disorders may be denied effective self-help and may not receive appropriate support from others in the community.
Mental Health Treatment and AccessMental Health and Patient InvolvementMental Health and PsychiatryMental health literacyMental healthHealth literacyPsychologyMental health lawPublic healthLiteracyPsychological interventionDistressMiddle Eastern Mental Health Issues & Syndromes
MeSH terms
Mental DisordersHumansHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePatient Acceptance of Health CarePublic OpinionSelf Care
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