Analyzing Two Decades of Literature on Experiences of Familial Mental Illness Stigma in Four Advanced Countries (2000-2020)

CONCLUSIONS: Family members' understanding of mental illnesses is key in confronting the stigma associated with mental disorders in our communities, but this is contingent on continuous comprehensive familial program and education. Constant social support from community services and family members is essential in the recovery of persons with mental illnesses. This underscores the need for a stigma-free environment at all levels of society to ensure all-inclusiveness which calls for a comprehensive strategy that targets policy changes, public education, and media representations of mental health-related problems.PMID:38270980 | DOI:10.1080/01612840.2023.2301602
Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research