Does stigma impair prevention of mental disorders?

TY - JOUR

T1 - Does stigma impair prevention of mental disorders?

AU - Rüsch, Nicolas

AU - Thornicroft, Graham

PY - 2014

Y1 - 2014

N2 - Prevention of mental disorders can be effective, but is rarely implemented in routine settings. Here we propose a matrix to show how different aspects of stigma, discrimination and lack of knowledge can hinder different types of prevention, including early intervention. Programmes to reduce stigma's impact and so to facilitate prevention are needed.

AB - Prevention of mental disorders can be effective, but is rarely implemented in routine settings. Here we propose a matrix to show how different aspects of stigma, discrimination and lack of knowledge can hinder different types of prevention, including early intervention. Programmes to reduce stigma's impact and so to facilitate prevention are needed.

UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84897929726&partnerID=8YFLogxK

U2 - 10.1192/bjp.bp.113.131961

DO - 10.1192/bjp.bp.113.131961

M3 - Editorial

C2 - 24692749

AN - SCOPUS:84897929726

SN - 0007-1250

VL - 204

SP - 249

EP - 251

JO - British Journal of Psychiatry

JF - British Journal of Psychiatry

IS - 4

ER -