Assessing the impact of stigma reduction interventions in Iran: A qualitative study from the perspective of mental health stakeholders

IntroductionThe fear and embarrassment associated with stigmas discourage patients from help seeking behavior, which may explain why even the patients' loved ones advise them to discontinue treatment to avoid being labeled. In addition, stigmas can lead to personal and family issues, causing pa...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Public Health
Main Authors:	Ahmad Hajebi, Seyed Sepehr Hashemian, Moussa Abolhassani, Amirali Hajebi, Kamyab Alizadeh, Amir Mohsen Rahnejat, Mojgan Khademi, Arsia Taghva
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-12-01
Subjects:	stigmatization challenges mental health Iran qualitative study help seeking behavior
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1027002/full

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