Login / Signup

Influence of Biogenetic Explanations of Mental Disorders on Stigma and Help-Seeking Behavior: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Chang Hyeon BaekHee Jung KimHye Yoon ParkHwo Yeon SeoHee Jeong YooJee Eun Park
Published in: Journal of Korean medical science (2023)
Having a biogenetic concept of the cause of mental disorders was related with a positive attitude toward help-seeking, particularly in the general population and individuals living in Eastern countries. Providing a biogenetic explanation decreased blame toward individuals with mental illness but was associated with increased perceived dangerousness and prognostic pessimism. Therefore, although a biogenetic explanation promotes public use of mental health services, it should be carefully applied to avoid an increase in negative thoughts, such as that mental illness is biologically irreversible and untreatable.
Keyphrases
  • mental illness
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • south africa
  • depressive symptoms
  • social support
  • electronic health record