Examining the Influence of Mental Health on Self-Stigma in a Mexican Prison

Pérez-Ramírez, Berenice; Barthelemy, Juan J.; Gearing, Robin E.; Olson, Lindamarie; Giraldo-Santiago, Natalia; Torres, Luis R.

doi:10.1080/14999013.2021.1876186

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“…Contempt was derived directly from the SCM (Fiske et al, 2002 ). Anger, fear, and shame were added because they are relevant not only in the context of public stigma (Angermeyer et al, 2010 ; Sadler et al, 2015 ; Birtel et al, 2017 ) but also self-stigma (Corrigan and Rao, 2012 ; Tucker et al, 2013 ; Pérez-Ramírez et al, 2021 ). In addition, anger and fear were already used in the context of the SCM and the BIAS map and predicted harming behavior (Cuddy et al, 2007 ; Sadler et al, 2015 ).…”

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Self-Stigma Among People With Mental Health Problems in Terms of Warmth and Competence

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IntroductionSelf-stigma arising from public stigma is a heavy burden for people suffering from mental health problems. Both public stigma and self-stigma encompass the same three elements: stereotype, prejudice, and discrimination. Public stigma has already been successfully explored by the Stereotype Content Model (SCM) and the Behaviors from Intergroup Affect and Stereotypes (BIAS) map. However, this is not the case for self-stigma. Therefore, this is the first study that applies SCM and the BIAS map to self-stigma by examining whether the effects of self-stereotypes on self-directed discrimination would be mediated by self-directed prejudices in people with mental health problems.MethodWithin a total sample of N = 823 participants, who took part in an online survey, n = 336 people reported mental health problems. Mental health and self-stereotypes (warmth, competence), self-directed prejudice (negative emotions), and self-directed discrimination (active/passive self-harm) were assessed.ResultsStructural equation modeling supported the hypothesis that the stereotype dimensions warmth and competence negatively related to prejudice, while stronger prejudice was associated with more discrimination (active/passive self-harm). Prejudice fully mediated the relationship between stereotypes and discrimination. The indirect effects of warmth and competence on active and passive self-harm were moderated by competence and warmth.DiscussionImplications for further research on self-stigma and the usage of SCM and BIAS map are discussed.

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“…Once a decision is made to seek help, individuals with mental health disorders are required to overcome additional, non-logistical barriers to access mental health care, including social stigma, discrimination, comorbidity of mental health disorders and non-communicable diseases, and the presence of additional mental health disorders (4,14). Mental health stigma is widely present in Mexico (15,16). Even with increased knowledge of mental health disorders, negative attitudes towards mental health and help-seeking may prevent individuals from getting the necessary care.…”

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Mental health help-seeking in Mexico

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Brewer,

Washburn

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Glob Health Promot

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Most people in need of mental health services in Mexico do not seek formal support or professional services to address their mental health needs. Understanding help-seeking behaviors is crucial to addressing underutilized mental health services and to leverage health promotion efforts. Data were collected as part of a larger research project on stigma and help-seeking for mental-health-related concerns in Mexico. A convenience sample of 469 adults residing in Mexico City participated in the study using an experimental vignette methodology assessing stigma toward individuals with mental health conditions, along with characteristics and demographic correlates of help-seeking. All survey measures were administered in Spanish. A structural regression was conducted for the outcome ‘openness to professional help seeking for mental health problems’ as a latent variable. Compared with males, females were more open to professional help seeking ( b = 0.09, p = 0.038), as were people who endorsed higher spirituality ( b = 0.01, p = 0.006); while people who experienced self-stigma were less open to professional help-seeking for mental health concerns ( b = −0.15, p = 0.005). Self-stigma was a major driver of low service utilization. Contrary to previous studies, spirituality was a significant positive predictor of professional help-seeking. A more nuanced understanding of mental health help-seeking in Mexico can be useful for outreach efforts to increase service utilization both in Mexico and among Latinos in the United States (US). Given historical, geographic, and cultural ties with the US, it is important to understand mental health help-seeking in Mexico, which may relate directly to help-seeking behaviors in many US Latinos who have immigrated to the US. Directions for future research and practice implications are discussed, including a roadmap for health promotion activities.

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An Exploratory Study on the Role of Burnout and Devaluation among Staff in Psychiatric Correctional Facilities

Olson

Gearing

Ramírez

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Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol

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Correctional staff work in demanding job environments that can lead to increased burnout. Research aims were to determine the prevalence of burnout and devaluation of consumers (i.e., individuals in their care) and their families among correctional staff, examine associations between burnout and devaluation of consumers and their families, and determine significant predictors of burnout. This exploratory study investigated 30 correctional staff in a specialized psychiatric correctional facility for individuals with mental illness in Mexico City. Correctional staff experienced low to moderate burnout, reported high levels of devaluation of consumers (DCS), and low levels of devaluation of consumers’ families (DCFS). The implications of burnout on DCS and DCFS warrant large scale research and should compare burnout and devaluation in specialized psychiatric correctional facilities versus general correctional facilities.

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Examining the Influence of Mental Health on Self-Stigma in a Mexican Prison

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Self-Stigma Among People With Mental Health Problems in Terms of Warmth and Competence

Self-Stigma Among People With Mental Health Problems in Terms of Warmth and Competence

Mental health help-seeking in Mexico

An Exploratory Study on the Role of Burnout and Devaluation among Staff in Psychiatric Correctional Facilities

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