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Title: | Stigma of mental illness. | Authors: | Lai, Y.M. Hong, C.P. Chee, C.Y. |
Issue Date: | Mar-2001 | Citation: | Lai, Y.M., Hong, C.P., Chee, C.Y. (2001-03). Stigma of mental illness.. Singapore Medical Journal 42 (3) : 111-114. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. | Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Psychiatric patients carry the additional burden of stigma. METHODS: The views of 300 psychiatric out-patients and day-patients and 100 mental health workers concerning stigma were sought.The control group comprised 50 cardiac out-patients. RESULTS: A fair proportion of patients with schizophrenia or depression perceived that stigma had a negative effect on their self-esteem, relationships and job opportunities.The majority felt a need for an increase in public awareness of mental illness. In contrast, the cardiac patients reported very little stigmatization. CONCLUSIONS: The diagnostic label of mental illness may render the person vulnerable to stigmatization. Possible causes of stigma and ways of reducing stigma are discussed. | Source Title: | Singapore Medical Journal | URI: | http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/130399 | ISSN: | 00375675 |
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