Stigma and Health (Sep 27, 2018). DOI:10.1037/sah0000153
Research has consistently shown that mental disorders are associated with higher levels of experienced stigmatization than those encountered for physical illness. However, few studies have systematically evaluated internalized stigma and discrimination for patients with maladaptive and socially undesirable personality traits. With the emerging DSM–5 dimensional model (i.e., Section III Alternative Model for Personality Disorders; American Psychiatric Association, 2013), patients are assessed across a wide spectrum of pathological personality traits reflecting specific or trait-specified personality disorders. This study investigated experiences of stigma in relationship to DSM–5 pathological personality traits among 100 psychiatric inpatients via the Personality Inventory for DSM–5 (PID-5; Krueger, Derringer, Markon, Watson, & Skodol, 2012).. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal (Sep 27, 2018). DOI:10.1037/prj0000321
Objective: Social effectiveness continues to play a critical role in recovery of people with serious mental illness (SMI), with greater social effectiveness predicting many positive life outcomes. Despite the abundance of literature supporting the relationship between perceptions and behavior, little is known about predictors of perceived social effectiveness of individuals with SMI.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
The aim here is to distinguish the unique characteristics of these groups and thereby try and articulate a new understanding of health and health equity with identity and difference in the foreground. We aim to bring attention to experience as a crucial parameter to discuss health equity in this context. Open Access Article
Open access. Poverty is strongly associated with mental illness. Access to state benefits can be a lifeline for people with mental health problems in times of hardship and can assist them on their journey of recovery. However, benefit application processes can discriminate against those with mental illness and can result in individuals unjustly missing out on support. Clinical evidence from mental health professionals can ameliorate these challenges and ensure that people get access to financial help.
Open access. Although there is a substantial body of research on the stigma associated with mental illness, much of the extant research has not explicitly focused on the concept of prejudice, which drives discriminatory behaviour. Further, research that has investigated prejudice towards people with mental illness has conceptual, theoretical and psychometric limitations. To address these shortcomings, we sought to develop a new measure, the Prejudice towards People with Mental Illness (PPMI) scale, based on an improved conceptualisation and integration of the stigma and prejudice areas of research.
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Stigma and Health Vol. 3, Iss. 3, (Aug 2018): 171-185. DOI:10.1037/sah0000080
The purpose of this study was to explore the use of photovoice methodology in representing and understanding the subjective experience of stigma associated with mental illness by persons living with mental health challenges. Photovoice is an innovative participatory action research method that allows individuals and communities to utilize photography and writing to address various social and health issues and communicate their views to a wider audience.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Stigma and Health Vol. 3, Iss. 3, (Aug 2018): 204-218. DOI:10.1037/sah0000090
This cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study applied Corrigan, Markowitz, Watson, Rowan, and Kubiak’s (2003) attribution model of public discrimination toward individuals with mental ill-health to explore public perceptions of self-harm—an underresearched topic, given the size and scale of the problem of self-harm.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Stigma and Health Vol. 3, Iss. 3, (Aug 2018): 253-264. DOI:10.1037/sah0000095
Research has consistently noted that news reports on mental illness are biased toward describing violent incidents, and there is evidence that the media is a significant source contributing to the public’s knowledge about mental illness (Jorm, 2000). However, it is unclear whether and how the media’s bias toward reporting violent incidents impacts one’s assumptions about the association between mental illness and violence. Based on pragmatic inference, we hypothesized that people remember information that is not explicitly stated but plausibly implied from articles (Brewer, 1977). Thus, the mention of mental illness in articles describing violent incidents would lead people to infer a causal link between the two.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Open access. There is a lack of good-quality instruments measuring stigma experienced by family members of stigmatised people.
Aims- To develop a self-report measure of stigma among families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and examine associations between family stigma and other variables.
Open access. People with severe mental illness (SMI) are more likely to experience criminal victimization than other community members. In addition, (self-) stigma and perceived discrimination are highly prevalent in this group. These adversities in the social context often have major adverse effects on the rehabilitation and recovery of these persons. Current practice, however, lacks instruments to address these issues. As a reaction, the Victoria intervention was developed and pilot-tested with client representatives, professionals, trainers and researchers. The Victoria intervention is a method for community mental health care workers to expand their awareness of this topic and support them in assessing victimization and incorporate appropriate services, including trauma screening and rehabilitation services, in their health care planning. For clients, the Victoria intervention aims to increase their awareness, active management of possible victimization risks and promote safe social participation. As a new intervention, little is known about its use in real practice and its effects on client outcomes.
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Objectives To examine variations in manager reactions and support for people with depression and to investigate how these reactions are related to (1) absenteeism and (2) presenteeism due to depression among employees with self-reported depression across 15 diverse countries. Open Access Article
People diagnosed with personality disorder often live a precarious and isolated existence, and endure a wide range of problems that exact a heavy toll. They are vulnerable to anxiety and depression, as well as issues with alcohol and drugs. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.