Discrimination and support from friends and family members experienced by people with mental health problems: findings from an Australian national survey

ConclusionsThis nationally representative study of real life experiences highlights the potential for harm or benefit from a person ’s social support network. Despite positive experiences being common, there is an ongoing need to reduce mental illness stigma and improve understanding of how to support a loved one with a mental health problem.
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research