Abstract
We examined stigma experiences and its impact among patients (n = 41) hospitalized for mental illness. We studied their characteristics contributing to the expectation, intensity, and frequency
of stigma they could experience. Opinions were compared on the Experiences with the Stigma of Mental Illness scale measuring
stigma experiences and impact. There were differences on perceived stigma in: being 19 years or younger at first symptom or
treatment, having had one previous psychiatric hospitalizations and having attended one or more outpatient sessions. Those
having attended outpatient sessions, being previously hospitalized or younger suffered more impact.
of stigma they could experience. Opinions were compared on the Experiences with the Stigma of Mental Illness scale measuring
stigma experiences and impact. There were differences on perceived stigma in: being 19 years or younger at first symptom or
treatment, having had one previous psychiatric hospitalizations and having attended one or more outpatient sessions. Those
having attended outpatient sessions, being previously hospitalized or younger suffered more impact.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-6
- DOI 10.1007/s10597-011-9453-2
- Authors
- Ashley Oleniuk, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
- C. Randy Duncan, Departments of Sociology and Education Psychology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
- Raymond Tempier, Department of Psychiatry, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
- Journal Community Mental Health Journal
- Online ISSN 1573-2789
- Print ISSN 0010-3853