Addressing public stigma in PTSD: Insights and implications from a recent study and the Chi-Chi earthquake experience.

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, Vol 17(3), Mar 2025, 467; doi:10.1037/tra0001700

This letter comments on the study by M. Weinberg et al. (see record 2023-64744-001), which explores the intricate relationships between public stigma attached to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and various personal characteristics like self-esteem, spirituality, and well-being. The study provides a framework for future research and public health strategies, especially in postdisaster scenarios like the one experienced in Taiwan. As we continue to explore the multifaceted nature of PTSD, integrating findings from diverse cultural and societal contexts will be crucial for developing effective, empathetic, and inclusive treatment approaches. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)

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