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Perceived mental illness stigma and self stigma among persons treated for psychotic disorders

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 August 2024

A. Jambrosic Sakoman ,
T. Jendričko ,
D. Bošnjak Kuharić  and
A. Tomić
A. Jambrosic Sakoman*
Affiliation:
1Department for Psychotic Disorders
T. Jendričko
Affiliation:
2Department for Psyhotherapy, University Psychiatric Hospital Vrapče, Zagreb, Croatia
D. Bošnjak Kuharić
Affiliation:
1Department for Psychotic Disorders
A. Tomić
Affiliation:
1Department for Psychotic Disorders
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Stigma related to mental health has serious impact on persons suffering from psychiatric disorders and on their families. Self-stigma occurs when people with mental health problems internalize public attitudes, negative beliefs and stereotypes associated with psychiatric disorders. Stigma and self-stigma can affect every aspect of life and result in discrimination, social exclusion, feelings of low self-esteem, shame, guilt, and can postpone seeking help.

Objectives

To examine perceived stigma and self-stigma of people treated for psychotic disorders.

Methods

We will include male and female patients older than 18 years of age, diagnosed with psychotic disorders, treated as outpatients. Assessment will include sociodemographic data, Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Inventory – 9-item Version (ISMI-9) * to measure internalized stigma of mental illness, The perceived devaluation-discrimination (PDD) scale to measure perceived stigma, the World Health Organisation Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire, and Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI).

Results

We will analyse differences in ISMI and PDD scales in patients treated for psychotic disorders.

Conclusions

Understanding self-stigma and societal stigma associated with mental health is crucial in creating programs aimed at well-being of persons treated for psychotic disorders.

Disclosure of Interest

None Declared

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European Psychiatry , Volume 67 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 32nd European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2024 , pp. S726
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