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Mental Health Stigma: Society, Individuals, and the Profession.

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Mental health stigma operates in society, is internalized by individuals, and is attributed by health professionals. This ethics-laden issue acts as a barrier to individuals who may seek or engage in treatment services. The dimensions, theory, and epistemology of mental health stigma have several implications for the social work profession.

Source: PubMed

Author: Brian K Ahmedani

Institution: Michigan State University

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health Treatment and Access

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Awards: Drug Dependence Epidemiology and Enviromics, Training Program in Drug Dependence Epidemiology