Abstract
Public stigma is a pervasive barrier that prevents many individuals in the U.S. from engaging in mental health care. This
systematic literature review aims to: (1) evaluate methods used to study the public’s stigma toward mental disorders, (2)
summarize stigma findings focused on the public’s stigmatizing beliefs and actions and attitudes toward mental health treatment
for children and adults with mental illness, and (3) draw recommendations for reducing stigma towards individuals with mental
disorders and advance research in this area. Public stigma of mental illness in the U.S. was widespread. Findings can inform
interventions to reduce the public’s stigma of mental illness.
systematic literature review aims to: (1) evaluate methods used to study the public’s stigma toward mental disorders, (2)
summarize stigma findings focused on the public’s stigmatizing beliefs and actions and attitudes toward mental health treatment
for children and adults with mental illness, and (3) draw recommendations for reducing stigma towards individuals with mental
disorders and advance research in this area. Public stigma of mental illness in the U.S. was widespread. Findings can inform
interventions to reduce the public’s stigma of mental illness.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Article
- Pages 1-16
- DOI 10.1007/s10488-012-0430-z
- Authors
- Angela M. Parcesepe, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Leopoldo J. Cabassa, School of Social Work, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
- Journal Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
- Online ISSN 1573-3289
- Print ISSN 0894-587X