HLTHAGE 2G03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Coping With, Psychosis, Mental Disorder
15 Apr 2016
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The extent to which mental health consumers encounter stigma in their daily lives is a matter of substantial importance for their recovery and quality of life. Article is about results of a national-wide survey concerning mental health consumers experience of dealing with stigma and discrimination. Majority of respondents try to conceal their disorders and worried about people finding out about them. It is a matter of great concern to mental health advocates. Negative responses to people who have been identified as having a mental illness are seen as a major obstacle to recovery, limiting opportunities and undermining self-esteem. Stigma has also been the subject of substantial social science research; More recent surveys suggest improved attitudes; the majority of people agree that there should be more of an economic interest devoted to caring for mentally ill people or support a group home in their neighborhood.
