Factors Influencing Adolescents Stigmatising Attitudes and Perception of Community Reaction towards Mental Illness in Nigeria

Background: Stigma is one of the major distresses that are experienced by people with mental illness. Stigmatisation results in a reduction in quality of life of those affected. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the stigmatising attitudes of adolescents towards individuals with me...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Olorunfemi Akinbode, Tolulope
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Knowledge E 2017-12-01
Series:Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.18502/sjms.v12i4.1355