The experience and consequences of people with mental health problems, the impact of stigma upon people with schizophrenia : a way forward

Harrison, J; Gill, A

Abstract

The aim of this literature review is to explore stigma as experienced by individuals with mental health problems, focusing primarily on schizophrenia. The concept of stigma has been examined. Service users' reports of their experiences of stigma have been outlined. The role of the media, public perceptions and the role of the nurses and mental health services have been discussed. Proposals have been suggested to address stigma.

Citation

Harrison, J., & Gill, A. (2010). The experience and consequences of people with mental health problems, the impact of stigma upon people with schizophrenia : a way forward. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 17(3), 242-250. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2850.2009.01506.x

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 18, 2009
• Online Publication Date: Oct 29, 2009
• Publication Date: Mar 11, 2010
• Deposit Date: Feb 3, 2020
• Journal: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
• Print ISSN: 1351-0126
• Electronic ISSN: 1365-2850
• Publisher: Wiley
• Volume: 17
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 242-250
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2850.2009.01506.x
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2850.2009.01506.x
• Related Public URLs: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/13652850