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Stigma associated with mental health problems among young people in India: a systematic review of magnitude, manifestations and recommendations.

Shivani Mathur GaihaTatiana Taylor SalisburyMirja KoschorkeUsha RamanMark Petticrew
Published in: BMC psychiatry (2020)
Public education may use symptomatic vignettes (through relatable language and visuals) instead of psychiatric labels to improve young people's understanding of the range of mental health problems. Recommended strategies to reduce public stigma include awareness campaigns integrated with educational institutions and content relevant to culture and age-appropriate social roles.
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