Perceived stigma regarding mental illnesses among rural adults in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, South India

Perceived stigma regarding mental illnesses among rural adults in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, South India

Background: Stigma is an important factor that determines whether individuals seek treatment for mental illnesses. Studies assessing public perceptions regarding mental illnesses are scarce in India. This study documents the stigma perceived by a rural population toward patients with mental illness...

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Main Authors: Apoorva Guttikonda, Aleena M Shajan, Adeline Hephzibah, Akhila S Jones, Jerlyn Susanna, Sunil Neethu, Sharon Poornima, Sarah M Jala, D Arputharaj, David John, Nehemiah Natta, Dolorosa Fernandes, Shalini Jeyapaul, Dimple Jamkhandi, H Ramamurthy Prashanth, Anu M Oommen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
Subjects:
Mental illnesses
perception
stigma Key Message: A large proportion of the rural population perceives that there is a high stigma toward those with mental illnesses and their families.
Online Access:http://www.ijpm.info/article.asp?issn=0253-7176;year=2019;volume=41;issue=2;spage=173;epage=177;aulast=Guttikonda

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