Stigma and discrimination in mentally disordered offender patients – a comparison with a non-forensic population

Mezey, Gillian; Youngman, H.; Kretzschmar, Imogen; White, Sarah

doi:10.1080/14789949.2016.1172658

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“…This may delay treatment and lead to the use of maladaptive coping strategies in place of seeking help. Similarly, perceived stigma in correctional and forensic psychiatry populations has been shown to create barriers to rehabilitation and is related to poor adjustment in the community ( Mezey et al, 2016 ; Moore and Tangney, 2017 ; West et al, 2014 ). Individuals with a criminal history who anticipate stigma have been found to withdraw from social situations in order to avoid stigmatization and discrimination ( Moore and Tangney, 2017 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Stigmatization of psychiatric and justice-involved populations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Chaimowitz

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et al. 2021

Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry

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Psychiatric and justice-involved populations are known to be stigmatized and particularly vulnerable to adverse outcomes during COVID-19. The increased attention toward vulnerable populations from healthcare authorities, the media, and the general public has made it critical to uncover any developing stigmatization toward these groups and the possible consequences. The prioritization of public safety and shift in the prioritization of resource allocation and service delivery could lead to a rise in negative perceptions toward these already stigmatized groups. Thus, it is imperative to consider how the unique characteristics of vulnerable groups may impact their physical and mental health as well as their care during this pandemic. In this paper, we describe the challenges that psychiatric, correctional, and forensic psychiatry populations have faced during COVID-19 and how a rise in stigmatization could lead to adverse outcomes. Specifically, we outline the influence of the media on public perceptions and how stigmatization may be reflected in the allocation of resources, policies, and related decision-making during COVID-19.

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Section: Stigmatization and Covid-19mentioning

confidence: 99%

Stigmatization of psychiatric and justice-involved populations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Chaimowitz

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Géa

et al. 2021

Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry

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“…Studies that compared the stigma attached to mental illness in general and when it is linked to offending produced conflicting results. Brooker et al 19 found that respondents were much less sympathetic towards psychiatric patients who had committed a crime, whilst Mezey et al 20 found similar levels of stigma in the general adult and forensic patients. In the current study, participants experienced judgemental attitudes from community members.…”

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Challenges experienced by South African families caring for state patients on leave of absence

Mothwa

Moagi

Wath

2020

South African Journal of Psychiatry

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Background: Families of state patients experience challenges related to the patient’s mental illness and history of criminal behaviour. Family members who act as guardians when patients are on leave of absence take responsibility for the patient’s basic needs, activities of daily living and treatment regimen. They need to safeguard the patient from potential self-harm and harming others. Few studies have explored the burden these family members experience.Aim: The aim of this study was to explore and describe the challenges experienced by families caring for mental state patients who are on leave of absence.Setting: An urban area in South Africa.Methods: A qualitative approach was applied to answer the research question, ‘what are the challenges experienced by families caring for mental state patients on leave of absence?’ A purposive sample of nine participants who were caring for state patients on leave of absence was selected. Individual in-depth interviews were used to collect data. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Ethical considerations and trustworthiness guided the study.Results: Three themes illustrate the challenges experienced by family members, namely, challenges related to state patient’s behaviour, emotional challenges and social challenges. A fourth theme focuses on the ways families used to cope with these challenges.Conclusion: Mental healthcare professionals may use the results of this study to design therapeutic interventions for family members of state patients who focus on empathetic understanding and the mobilisation of effective coping skills and social support.

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“…According to Sump (2016), married probationers or those who have common partners have more burden or obligation to support their family. Previous studies have confirmed that family, including parents, spouse, and children were the influential factors in the probationers' rehabilitation process or adversely, pushed to become recidivism (Kilmer, 2016;Mezey et al, 2016;Sump, 2016;Rains-Russell, 2009). Out of 17 participants, ten choose to participate in an in-depth interview and seven for the focus group discussion.…”

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The Paradox of Being a Probationer: Tales of Joy and Sorrow

Jr.¹

2020

IJISRT

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Probation is a form of community-based correction; once the probationers are released from jail, they face paradoxical challenges to their personal and social life. This study investigated the paradoxical facets of being a probationer during their probation period. Through purposive sampling, the study identified 17 probationers from Ozamiz City who participated in an in-depth interview and focus group discussion using researcher-made guide questions. The responses were transcribed and analyzed using Colaizzi's descriptive phenomenology. Four central themes emerged from joy and another three from sorrow, a namely new lease on life and freedom, friendship and camaraderie with coprobationers, love, and support of family, acceptance and understanding of community and co-workers. While for the sorrow, the themes of the stigma of being a probationer, traumatization of children/family, insecurity and anxiety. The findings asserted that the attachment to their families and other support system is most important in facing hard challenges. With this, the researcher encouraged the probationers through the supervision of the probation officers to strengthen the family ties and other support systems, which will contribute to the overall process of probationers' rehabilitation and reformation.

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Stigma and discrimination in mentally disordered offender patients – a comparison with a non-forensic population

Abstract: a Population health research institute, st georges university, london, united Kingdom; b John howard centre, east london foundation Trust, london, united Kingdom; c south london and Maudsley nhs Trust, london, united Kingdom ARTICLE HISTORY

Cited by 25 publications

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Stigmatization of psychiatric and justice-involved populations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Stigmatization of psychiatric and justice-involved populations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Challenges experienced by South African families caring for state patients on leave of absence

The Paradox of Being a Probationer: Tales of Joy and Sorrow

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