A qualitative study on the stigma experienced by people with mental health problems and epilepsy in the Philippines

A qualitative study on the stigma experienced by people with mental health problems and epilepsy in the Philippines

Abstract Background Stigma towards people with mental health problems (PMHP) is known to have substantial negative impacts on their lives. More in-depth exploration of the stigma and discrimination experienced by PMHP in low- and middle-income countries is needed. Previous research suggests that neg...

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Main Authors: Chika Tanaka, Maria Teresa Reyes Tuliao, Eizaburo Tanaka, Tadashi Yamashita, Hiroya Matsuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Stigma
Discrimination
Mental illness
The Philippines
Qualitative
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-018-1902-9

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