Difficulties Experienced by University Students with Severe Mental Illness Who Participate in Supported Education Programs

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ron Shor
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
University Students ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Supported Education

Differences in Attributions of Mental Illness and Social Distance for Portrayals of Four Mental Disorders

2010 ◽  
Vol 107 (2) ◽  
pp. 547-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zachary M. Kasow ◽  
Robert S. Weisskirch
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
University Students ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Social Distance ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Physical Illness ◽  
The Public

For individuals with mental illness, others' perceptions of mental illness often limit integration into communities. Perceptions of mental illness manifest as social stigma in the form of social distance and may depend on individuals' attributions of the origins of mental illness. 180 university students completed a survey on attribution of mental illness and social distance across several disorders (psychiatric and physical). Participants indicated greater social distance for severe mental illness (i.e., schizophrenia) than less severe mental illness and physical illness. More desire for social distance may be related to unfamiliarity with severe mental illness rather than less severe mental and physical illnesses. Greater understanding of how individuals perceive mental illness can inform efforts to educate the public.

Crime Victimization in Persons with Severe Mental Illness

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. A. Teplin ◽  
◽  
G. M. McClelland ◽  
K. M. Abram ◽  
D. A. Weiner
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Crime Victimization
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