Stigmatisation of people with mental illnesses

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Authors

A. H. Crisp · Royal College of Psychiatrists

Michael Gelder · Royal College of Psychiatrists

Susannah Rix · Royal College of Psychiatrists

Olwen 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.

Topics & Keywords

Mental Health Treatment and Access Schizophrenia research and treatment Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: The British Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 177, Issue 1, pp. 4-7

DOI: 10.1192/bjp.177.1.4

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