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Impacts of stigma and discrimination in the workplace on people living with psychosis

Authors: M. E. Hampson, B. D. Watt, R. E. Hicks

Published in: BMC Psychiatry | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

Background

Employment holds many benefits for people living with psychosis. However, significant barriers to employment for this cohort appear to exist, notably stigma and discrimination against people living with serious mental health conditions. We asked: Would a qualitative sample including multiple stakeholder groups reveal similar results and if so, what would be the main impacts of such stigma and discrimination?

Method

This analysis used data from a qualitative study that had employed focus groups and interviews to investigate the employment barriers and support needs of people living with psychosis, including views of the multiple stakeholders (those living with mental health conditions, health professionals, care-givers, employments consultants and community members and employers).

Results

The impacts of workplace stigma and discrimination on people living with psychosis included work avoidance, reluctance to disclose mental health conditions to employers, work-related stress, and reduced longevity of employment.

Conclusions

Significant impacts from such stigma and discrimination were found in this study. The findings indicate a need to provide support mechanisms and to change the culture of workplaces to improve employment opportunities and outcomes for people living with psychosis.

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Title: Impacts of stigma and discrimination in the workplace on people living with psychosis
Authors: M. E. Hampson
B. D. Watt
R. E. Hicks
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Psychiatry / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1471-244X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-020-02614-z

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Impacts of stigma and discrimination in the workplace on people living with psychosis

Abstract

Background

Method

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Method

Results

Conclusions

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