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Experiences of familial stigma among individuals living with mental illnesses: A meta-synthesis of qualitative literature from high-income countries.

Joseph AduAbe OudshoornKelly AndersonCarrie Anne MarshallHeather Stuart
Published in: Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing (2022)
The paucity of studies over the review period highlights the need for further attention to support optimal environments for persons living with mental illnesses. Families' understanding of the difficulties of mental illness stigma is vital to supporting the development of policies and interventions towards the avoidance of social exclusion within societies. Families should make concerted efforts to reduce stigma, and this includes within the family system. Education and training approaches around mental illness-related stigma should involve individuals with lived experience and their families, as well as service providers and the general public.
Keyphrases
  • mental illness
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • systematic review
  • quality improvement
  • public health
  • working memory
  • emergency department
  • early onset
  • hiv aids
  • depressive symptoms
  • virtual reality