Factor structure and predictors of causal beliefs about seven mental illnesses among the Singapore general population

IntroductionKnowledge about the causes of mental illness is a crucial component of mental health literacy. Poor understanding of the etiology of mental illness can lead to stigmatizing behaviors and hinder access to appropriate help. The current cross-sectional study examined the general population’...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Public Health
Main Authors:	Yoke Boon Tan, Eng Hong Tay, Shazana Shahwan, Savita Gunasekaran, Benedict Wei Zhi Lim, Bernard Chin Wee Tan, Wei Jie Ong, Saleha Shafie, Edimansyah Abdin, Porsche Poh, Georg Schomerus, Siow Ann Chong, Mythily Subramaniam
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Subjects:	causal beliefs factor structure general population mental health literacy mental illness
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1612820/full