Effects of Renaming Schizophrenia on Destigmatization among Medical Students in One Taiwan University

Effects of Renaming Schizophrenia on Destigmatization among Medical Students in One Taiwan University

The stigma associated with serious mental illnesses causes a huge burden on patients, their families, and society. In October 2012, in Taiwan, schizophrenia was renamed to reduce the stigma associated with this disease. The aim of this study was to compare the differences of public stigma, self-stig...

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Main Authors: Yi-Hang Chiu, Meei-Ying Kao, Kah Kheng Goh, Cheng-Yu Lu, Mong-Liang Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
renaming
public stigma
self-stigma
social distance
schizophrenia
medical students
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/17/9347

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