Does the stigma of mental illness contribute to suicidality?
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چکیده
Mental disorders are associated with suicidality and with stigma. Many consequences of stigma, such as social isolation, unemployment, hopelessness or stress, are risk factors for suicidality. Research is needed on the link between stigma and suicidality as well as on anti-stigma interventions and their effects on suicidality.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science
دوره 205 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014