What is the impact of mental health-related stigma on help-seeking? A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies

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Authors

Sarah Clément · King's College London

Oliver Schauman · King's College London

Tanya Graham · King's College London

Francesca Maggioni · King's College London

Sara Evans‐Lacko · King's College London

N. Bezborodovs · King's College London

Craig Morgan ·

Abstract

Stigma has a small- to moderate-sized negative effect on help-seeking. Review findings can be used to help inform the design of interventions to increase help-seeking.

Topics & Keywords

Mental Health Treatment and Access Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Psychological Medicine

Volume 45, Issue 1, pp. 11-27

DOI: 10.1017/s0033291714000129

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 160.17

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