BackgroundAlthough the benefits of public knowledge of physical diseases are widely
accepted, knowledge about mental disorders (mental health literacy) has been …

Objective: To provide a review of population‐based attitude research in psychiatry during
the past 15 years. Method: An electronic search using PubMed, Medline, and Academic …

This article reviews 22 studies that test a variety of interventions to decrease AIDS stigma in
developed and developing countries. This article assesses published studies that met …

Stigma is defined as a sign of disgrace or discredit, which sets a person apart from others.
The stigma of mental illness, although more often related to context than to a person's …

Several studies reveal poor knowledge about mental illness in the general population and
stigmatizing attitudes toward people with mental illness. However, it is unknown whether …

Research on the extent and nature of psychiatric stigma is reviewed, with a goal of offering
insights useful to the practising clinician. Many findings support the view that a label of …

BackgroundThe persistent and disabling nature of psychiatric stigma has led to the
establishment of global programmes to challenge the negative stereotypes and …

How do counselors reach out to individuals who are reluctant to seek counseling services?
To answer this question, the authors examined the research on the psychological help …

A population survey before the start of the Changing Minds campaign showed that negative
opinions about people with mental illnesses were widely held, and that opinions about …

This article analyzes two decades of research regarding the mass media's role in shaping,
perpetuating, and reducing the stigma of mental illness. It concentrates on three broad areas …