Background Stigma definespeople in termsof somedistinguishingcharacteristic and devalues themas a consequence. Aims To describe the relationship of stigmawithmental illness, psychiatric diagnosis, treatment and its consequences of stigma for the individual. Method Narrative interviewswere
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Results Stigmawas a pervasive concernto almost allparticipants.People with psychosis ordrugdependencewere most likely to report feelings and experiences of stigma andweremost affected by them.Thosewith depression, anxiety andpersonalitydisorderswere more affected bypatronisingattitudes and feelings of stigma even if theyhadnot experienced anyovertdiscrimination. However, experienceswerenot universallynegative.
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Stigma: the feelings and experiences of 46 people with mental illness. Qualitative study.
BACKGROUND Stigma defines people in terms of some distinguishing characteristic and devalues them as a consequence. AIMS To describe the relationship of stigma with mental illness, psychiatric diagnosis, treatment and its consequences of stigma for the individual. METHOD Narrative interviews were conducted by trained users of the local mental health services; 46 patients were recruited from...
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