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Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research

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01-09-2013 | Original Article

Public Stigma of Mental Illness in the United States: A Systematic Literature Review

Authors: Angela M. Parcesepe, Leopoldo J. Cabassa

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 5/2013

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.

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Title: Public Stigma of Mental Illness in the United States: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Angela M. Parcesepe
Leopoldo J. Cabassa
Publication date: 01-09-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 5/2013
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-012-0430-z

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