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Stigma (botany)

4 papers

Gender Felt Pressure, Affective Domains, and Mental Health Outcomes among Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review with Developmental and Clinical Implications

Selene Mezzalira, Cristiano Scandurra, Fabrizio Mezza, Marina Miscioscia, Marco Innamorati, Vincenzo Bochicchio
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Summary & key facts 2022 60 citations

This systematic review looked at mental health in transgender and gender diverse (TGD) children and adolescents by examining 33 studies found in Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science using PRISMA guidelines. It found that TGD youth often have higher levels of anxiety, depression, and other emotional or behavioral problems (such…

Gender Roles and Identity Studies LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology

Reducing the Impacts of Mental Health Stigma Through Integrated Primary Care: An Examination of the Evidence

Anderson B. Rowan, Jessica Grove, Lindsay Solfelt, Anna T. Magnante
PubMed Summary & key facts 2021 21 citations

The authors reviewed research to see if adding mental health care into primary care reduces mental health stigma. They found only seven studies that directly tested this and also looked at related research that might show stigma changes. The available evidence suggests integrated primary care could lower stigma’s effect on…

Employment and Welfare Studies Health disparities and outcomes Mental Health Treatment and Access

Stigmatizing attitudes toward mental illness among caregivers of patients with mental disorders in China

Hao, Yuzhu, Wu, Qiuxia, Wang, Xuyi, et al.
www.frontiersin.org Summary & key facts 2023 12 citations

This study surveyed 607 caregivers of people with mental disorders in Changsha, China, using short stories (vignettes) about schizophrenia, depression, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Caregivers usually expected positive outcomes, but many still held stigmatizing views and wanted social distance, especially for schizophrenia. The authors say more work is needed…

Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Mental Health Treatment and Access

Understanding stigma in the context of help-seeking for eating disorders

Prudence L. Wall, Daniel B. Fassnacht, Esme Fabry, Anne O’Shea, Catherine Houlihan, Kate E. Mulgrew, et al.
Journal of Eating Disorders Summary & key facts 2024 10 citations

This study asked 333 people with high eating-disorder symptoms about stigma, shame, and whether they sought help. The research found that perceived stigma, self-stigma, and shame together were linked to help-seeking and “predicted 64% of help-seeking behaviour (p = .005)” after accounting for age and gender. The single stigma concern…

Eating Disorders and Behaviors Obesity and Health Practices Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
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