Challenging the Public Stigma of Mental Illness: A Meta-Analysis of Outcome Studies

Corrigan, Patrick W.; Morris, Scott B.; Michaels, Patrick J.; Rafacz, Jennifer Drothy; Rüsch, Nicolas

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“…While a number of concerted efforts such as educational programs and community contact programs have shown some success in decreasing stigma, further studies are needed to identify the most effective ways to decrease mental health related stigma perceived by individuals with mental health concerns, specifically in rural communities [18]. Corrigan, et al, (2012) reviewed outcome studies regarding methods of challenging mental health stigma and concluded that stigma is a local issue and that outreach should meet the needs of individual communities [18].…”

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“…Corrigan, et al, (2012) reviewed outcome studies regarding methods of challenging mental health stigma and concluded that stigma is a local issue and that outreach should meet the needs of individual communities [18]. By identifying those most at risk for perceiving stigma in rural communities, efforts can be more appropriately directed and further individualized.…”

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Cross-sectional population based study ascertaining the characteristics of US rural adults with mental health concerns who perceived a stigma regarding mental health issues

Pederson¹,

Lutfiyya²,

Palombi³

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Introduction: Mental health is an important component of overall health. Mental illness is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the US and is associated with chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. In the US, most people with mental health issues or disorders remain untreated. Epidemiological studies have identified rural residents as being at greater risk for health disparities; as a result, rural residents are a vulnerable population in terms of mental health and mental health care. Research has demonstrated that perceived stigma can be a significant barrier to rural residents seeking mental health care. This study examined the research question: What are the characteristics of US rural adults with mental health concerns who perceived stigma? Methods: 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate techniques to answer the research question. 2007 BRFSS data were used because in that year non-institutionalized US adults in 37 states and territories were queried about their attitudes toward mental illness. BRFSS is a random digit telephone survey that uses a complex multi-stage sampling approach and subsequently a weighting factor is calculated for application to the data in order to ensure that they are representative of the US population based on the most recent census data.Only weighted data were analyzed. Results: Logistic regression analysis revealed that rural adults reporting mental health concerns who perceived stigma regarding mental health were more likely to be unemployed seeking work or not working and not seeking work, military veterans, or to have deferred medical care because of cost. They were also more likely to not have a health care provider and to rarely or never feel supported emotionally. Conclusions: Support systems may render people with mental health issues less vulnerable to perceiving stigma, thus assisting with removing stigma as a barrier to care. Pharmacist may play a role as support in communities, especially where access to health care providers may be limited.

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Cross-sectional population based study ascertaining the characteristics of US rural adults with mental health concerns who perceived a stigma regarding mental health issues

Pederson¹,

Lutfiyya²,

Palombi³

et al. 2013

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“…Among the strategies used include social activism, public education, and contact with persons with mental illness. A recent meta-analysis of outcome studies revealed that both education and contact had positive effects on reducing stigma for adults and adolescents with a mental illness (Corrigan, Morris, Michaels, Rafacz, & Rusch, 2012). …”

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Trauma is a public health issue

Magruder

McLaughlin

Borbon

2017

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

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Exposure to trauma is pervasive in societies worldwide and is associated with substantial costs to the individual and society, making it a significant global public health concern. We present evidence for trauma as a public health issue by highlighting the role of characteristics operating at multiple levels of influence – individual, relationship, community, and society – as explanatory factors in both the occurrence of trauma and its sequelae. Within the context of this multi-level framework, we highlight targets for prevention of trauma and its downstream consequences and provide examples of where public health approaches to prevention have met with success. Finally, we describe the essential role of public health policies in addressing trauma as a global public health issue, including key challenges for global mental health and next steps for developing and implementing a trauma-informed public health policy agenda. A public health framework is critical for understanding risk and protective factors for trauma and its aftermath operating at multiple levels of influence and generating opportunities for prevention.

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“…Despite the significant challenge of trying to understand the intrinsic relationship between the brain and the mind, neuroscientists have made tremendous strides in piecing together the molecular and genetic complexities governing the cognitive underpinnings of brain function and its infirmities [1]. Nonetheless, myths and stigma still persist in parts of the world regarding patients who are affected by severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and affective psychotic disorders [2][3][4]. Besides reducing the patients' access to resources and opportunities (e.g.…”

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Mental Health in a Social Context

Bitanihirwe¹

2014

J Psychiatry

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Challenging the Public Stigma of Mental Illness: A Meta-Analysis of Outcome Studies

Abstract: Future research is needed to identify moderators of the effects of both education and contact.

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Cross-sectional population based study ascertaining the characteristics of US rural adults with mental health concerns who perceived a stigma regarding mental health issues

Cross-sectional population based study ascertaining the characteristics of US rural adults with mental health concerns who perceived a stigma regarding mental health issues

Trauma is a public health issue

Mental Health in a Social Context

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