Overview of Stigma against Psychiatric Illnesses and Advancements of Anti-Stigma Activities in Six Asian Societies

Overview of Stigma against Psychiatric Illnesses and Advancements of Anti-Stigma Activities in Six Asian Societies

<i>Background</i>: In psychiatry, stigma is an attitude of disapproval towards people with mental illnesses. Psychiatric disorders are common in Asia but some Asians receive inadequate treatment. Previous review found that Asians with mental illness were perceived to be dangerous and agg...

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Main Authors: Zhisong Zhang, Kaising Sun, Chonnakarn Jatchavala, John Koh, Yimian Chia, Jessica Bose, Zhimeng Li, Wanqiu Tan, Sizhe Wang, Wenjing Chu, Jiayun Wang, Bach Tran, Roger Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-12-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
asia
depression
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
stigma
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/1/280

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