Stigma in Mental Health

Stigma in Mental Health
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Stigma in Mental Health
Introduction
The selected health topic is stigma in mental health. In this paper, the Population, Intervention, Comparison/Control, Outcomes (PICO) framework is used to examine the selected topic. This paper also provides annotations of 5 of the best sources on the selected topic are annotated. The sources provide relevant literature as regards stigma in mental health. Davey (2013) stated that mental health stigma is divided into 2 different kinds: (i) self-stigma, which is also known as perceived stigma, and (ii) social stigma. Social stigma is typified by discriminating behavior and detrimental attitudes directed toward people who have mental health problems largely because of the psychiatric label that people have given them.
On the other hand, self-stigma/perceived stigma is understood as the internalizing by mental health victim of their insights and awareness of discrimination, and self-stigma could substantially affect feelings of disgrace and bring about poorer treatment outcomes (Davey, 2013). Previous studies with regard to social stigma revealed that stigmatizing attitudes toward persons with mental health problems are commonly held and are prevalent. According to the Government of Western Australia’s Mental Health Commission (2014), 3 in 4 individuals who have a mental problem claim that they have encountered stigma, a mark of shame which sets an individual apart. Whenever an individual labeled by their condition, they are regarded as part of a stereotyped grouping. Unconstructive attitudes create prejudice which results in discrimination and negative actions. The sources used are derived from reliable databases.
PPopulationPeople with health problems IInterventionThe use of formal education such as training, symposium, conference, classroom setting or seminar CControl/ComparisonNon-formal education such as mass media, personal experience – friend, family member or self OOutcomesTo reduce the prevalence of mental health stigma among healthcare practitioners and the general publicPICO questionIn people with mental health problems (P), does the use of formal mental health education (I) compared to non-formal mental health education (C) reduce the prevalence of mental health stigma (O)?
Five of the best sources
Stuart, H., Koller, M., Christie, R., & Pietrus, M. (2011). Reducing Mental Health Stigma: A Case Study. Healthcare Quarterly; 14(2): 40-49.
Level of confidence: High since this article is research-based
In this study, the authors evaluated a contact-based educational symposium aimed at reducing mental-related stigma in journalism students. Repetitive surveys carried out before the intervention (n = 89) and then after the intervention (n = 53) were utilized in assessing change. Stuart et al. (2011) stated that the projected average response rate for each of the surveys was 90 percent. The instrument of the research contained items relating to attitudes towards social distance, stereotypical content, and feelings of social responsibility. The researchers reported that there was a statistically substantial decrease in mental health stigma and reflected a 5 percent decrease in the total scale score. Nearly all the students claimed that the symposium had actually altered their perceptions and viewpoints of persons with a mental problem, and 50% of them said that they shall change how they report stories which involve people with mental illness (Stuart et al., 2011). The results indicate that the symposium was effective in decreasing mental health stigma, especially regarding stereotypes of unpredictability and dangerousness, and in raising awareness of how news media could contribute to this process.
Pinfold, V., Toulmin, H., Thornicroft, G., & Huxley, P. (2003). Reducing Psychiatric Stigma and Discrimination: Evaluation of Education In UK Secondary Schools. The British...