Experiencing illness

Racial and Ethnic Differences in Mental Illness Stigma and Discrimination Among Californians Experiencing Mental Health Challenges.

Reports racial and ethnic differences on the California Well-Being Survey, a surveillance tool that tracks mental illness stigma and discrimination among a sample of California adults experiencing psychological distress.

Exploring the Mobile Phone Digital Divide among Individuals Experiencing Mental Illness: A Secondary Analysis

Aim: To test van Dijk’s (2005) Framework for Understanding the Digital Divide. This framework examines social inequalities that influence the phenomenon of the digital divide and the implications it has upon social participation for individuals with mental illness. Background: Mental illness is the second leading cause of disability and premature death, and constitutes more than 15% of the burd...

Differential experiences of discrimination among ethnoracially diverse persons experiencing mental illness and homelessness

BACKGROUND This mixed methods study explored the characteristics of and experiences with perceived discrimination in an ethnically diverse urban sample of adults experiencing homelessness and mental illness. METHODS Data were collected in Toronto, Ontario, as part of a 4-year national randomized field trial of the Housing First treatment model. Rates of perceived discrimination were captured ...

[Experiencing acute stroke: the meaning of the illness for hospitalized patients].

The aim was to understand the meaning of the experience of the acute stroke patient. This was a qualitative study, based on the conceptual theory of symbolic interaction. It was conducted in a unit specialized in the treatment of stroke at a tertiary hospital in Fortaleza-CE and the ethical aspects were respected. The study included ten patients and data were collected through open interviews. ...

Palliative Care: The Relief You Need When You’re Experiencing the Symptoms of Serious Illness