A dual-process approach to stigma reduction using online, user-generated narratives in social media messages

Mental illness is a widespread public health concern. Stigma is a known barrier to recovery, and individuals often avoid seeking treatment because of it. The purpose of my research was to understand how individuals process peer-created, mental illness messages on social media, and to what extent the...

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Main Author: Miles, Stephanie Anne
Other Authors: Andsager, Julie L.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Iowa 2016
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Online Access:https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/2122
https://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6671&context=etd