Understanding domains that influence perceived stigma in individuals with Huntington disease.

Nicholas R Boileau Jane S PaulsenRebecca E ReadyElizabeth A HahnJin-Shei LaiNoelle E Carlozzi

Published in: Rehabilitation psychology (2020)

Our findings suggest that perceived stigma is influenced by physical, emotional, and cognitive health, which may be treated with physical therapy, emotional counseling, and cognitive rehabilitation. Application of these therapies may relieve the burden of perceived stigma; however, more research is needed in this area. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

mental health
social support
mental illness
depressive symptoms
physical activity
healthcare
hiv aids
public health
emergency department
risk assessment
newly diagnosed
adverse drug
human health