Stigma and quality of life among people diagnosed with mental disorders: a Narrative Review.

Adela Magdalena CiobanuLarisa M CatrinescuDaniel M IvașcuCarmen P NiculaeAndreea S Szalontay

Published in: Consortium psychiatricum (2021)

Due to the stigmatization and repulsive attitudes in society, patients are reluctant to be linked to any form of mental disorder or to be seen as having any contact with mental health professionals. This undermines the beneficial effects of treatment, resulting in a poor quality of life and diminished socio-occupational functioning.

Keyphrases

mental health
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
mental illness
hiv aids
depressive symptoms