Stigma in mental health : clients and professionals

Jan Horsfall, Michelle Cleary, Glenn E. Hunt

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    Abstract

    Stigmatising attitudes are not uncommon among mental health professionals who may be less than optimistic about outcomes for people with long-term mental health problems. These perceptions are probably related to the professionals' experiences, such as those working in the public sector dealing with clients in the most disturbed phases of mental illness. We provide an overview of stigma and some contemporary stigma conceptualisations and then explore some stigma-reducing strategies for mental health professionals. The way that mental health professionals work with patients can have an important effect on their recovery.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)450-455
    Number of pages6
    JournalIssues in Mental Health Nursing
    Volume31
    Issue number7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

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