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Stigmatisation of people with mental illnesses
The British Journal of Psychiatry · 2000 · Vol. 177(1) · pp. 4–7
A. H. Crisp✉(Royal College of Psychiatrists)Michael Gelder(Royal College of Psychiatrists)Susannah Rix(Royal College of Psychiatrists)Howard MeltzerOlwen J. Rowlands(Office for National Statistics)
Abstract
Negative opinions indiscriminately overemphasize social handicaps that can accompany mental disorders. They contribute to social isolation, distress and difficulties in employment faced by sufferers. A campaign against stigma should take account of the differences in opinions about the seven disorders studied.
Mental Health Treatment and AccessSchizophrenia research and treatmentChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentPsychiatryMental illnessPrejudice (legal term)Stigma (botany)PsychologyDistressSocial isolationSocial distanceMental healthMental distress
MeSH terms
AdolescentAdultAgedAttitude to HealthMental DisordersFemaleUnited KingdomHealth PromotionHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesStereotypingStress, Psychological
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- Eli Lilly and Company
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