Stigmatization of mental health problems in Albania, ways of diminishing it

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S573-S574
Author(s):  
T. Jupe ◽  
F. Elezi ◽  
B. Zenelaj ◽  
E. Myslimi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Competing Interest

Background and aimMore recent definitions of stigma focus on the results of stigma – the prejudice, avoidance, rejection and discrimination directed at people believed to have an illness, disorder or other trait perceived to be undesirable.MethodsDuring this study, we used Attitudes to Mental Illness Questionnaire (AMIQ), which helped us to understand the differences in the acceptance by the population for 3 different types of diseases: addiction, diabetes and schizophrenia.Results(1) Alban has diabetes. (2) Besnik has schizophrenia.Conclusions(1) The patients with schizophrenia have higher levels of stigma compared diabetic patients or those alcoholics (Tables 1 and 2 and Fig. 1). (2) Statistical processing carried out concluded that have statistically significant differences between gender-stigma (P = 0.001), age-stigma (P = 0.0001) and education-stigma (P = 0.001) (Fig. 2). (3) Health care workers stigma is exactly the same as in general population (P = 0.01) (Fig. 2).Recommendations– Support recovery and social inclusion and reduce discrimination.– Do not label or judge people with a mental illness, treat them with respect and dignity as you would anyone else.– Do not discriminate when they come participation, housing and employment.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Mental Health Stigma: What's Been Done? Where to Go?

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s245-s245
Author(s):  
P. Macedo ◽  
M. Silva ◽  
A. Fornelos ◽  
A.R. Figueiredo ◽  
S. Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Mental Health Stigma ◽  
Public Stigma ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionNegative attitudes towards psychiatric patients still exist in our society. Persons suffering from mental illness frequently encounter public stigma and may internalize it leading to self-stigma. Discrimination occurs across many aspects of economic and social existence. It may represent a barrier for patients to receive appropriate care. Many anti-stigma campaigns have been taken to decrease people's prejudice, but its effects are not well documented.ObjectivesTo characterize anti-stigma initiatives and its effects on diminishing negative consequences of stigma.MethodsBibliographical research using PubMed using the keywords “stigma” and “mental illness”.ResultsDespite several approaches to eradicate stigma, it shows a surprising consistency in population levels. It was expected that focus on education would decrease stigma levels. The same was expected following concentration on the genetic causation of pathology. Most studies have revealed that education has little value and endorsing genetic attributions has led to a greater pessimism on the efficacy of mental health services, sense of permanence and guilty feelings within the family.ConclusionPublic stigma has had a major impact on many people with mental illness, especially when leading to self-stigma, interfering with various aspects in life, including work, housing, health care, social life and self-esteem. As Goffman elucidated, stigma is fundamentally a social phenomenon rooted in social relationships and shaped by the culture and structure of society. Social inclusion has been pointed as a potential direction of change.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Mental Health Problems During Virus Epidemics in the General Public, Health Care Workers and Survivors: A Rapid Review of the Evidence

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simeon J Zuercher ◽  
Philipp Kerksieck ◽  
Christine Adamus ◽  
Christian Burr ◽  
Anja I Lehmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Public Health Care ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Care Workers

Background: The swift spread of SARS-CoV-2 provides a challenge worldwide. As a consequence of restrictive public health measures like isolation, quarantine, and community containment, the provision of mental health services is a major challenge. Evidence from past virus epidemics and the current SARS-CoV-2 outbreak indicate high prevalence rates of mental health problems (MHP) as short- and long-term consequences. However, a broader picture of MHP among different populations is still lacking. Methods: We conducted a rapid review on MHP prevalence rates published since 2000, during and after epidemics, including the general public, health care workers, and survivors. Any quantitative articles reporting on MHP rates were included. Out of 2855 articles screened, a total of 74 were included in this review. Results: Most original studies on MHP were conducted in China in the context of SARS-CoV-1, and reported on anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms/disorder, general psychiatric morbidity, and psychological symptoms. The MHP rates across studies, populations, and epidemics vary substantially. While some studies show high and persistent rates of MHP in populations directly affected by isolation, quarantine, threat of infection, infection, or life-threatening symptoms (e.g. health care workers), other studies report minor effects. Furthermore, even less affected populations (e.g. distant to epidemic epicenter, no contact history with suspected or confirmed cases) can show high rates of MHP. Discussion: MHP vary largely across countries and risk-groups in reviewed studies. The results call attention to potentially high MHP during epidemics. Individuals affected directly by an epidemic might be at a higher risk of short or even long-term mental health impairments. This study delivers insights stemming from a wide range of psychiatric instruments and questionnaires. The results call for the use of validated and standardized instruments, reference norms, and pre-post measurements to better understand the magnitude of the MHP during and after the epidemics. Nevertheless, emerging MHP should be considered during epidemics including the provision of access to mental health care to mitigate potential mental impairments.

scholarly journals Interface between Intellectual Disability and Mental Health: hermeneutic review

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 532-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Togni de Lima e Silva Surjus ◽  
Rosana Teresa Onocko Campos
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Public Policy ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Dual Diagnosis ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Intellectual Deficiencies

A literature review was conducted aiming to understand the interface between the Intellectual Disability and Mental Health fields and to contribute to mitigating the path of institutionalizing individuals with intellectual deficiencies. The so-called dual diagnosis phenomenon remains underestimated in Brazil but is the object of research and specific public policy internationally. This phenomenon alerts us to the prevalence of mental health problems in those with intellectual disabilities, limiting their social inclusion. The findings reinforce the importance of this theme and indicate possible diagnostic invisibility of the development of mental illness in those with intellectual disabilities in Brazil, which may contribute to sustaining psychiatric institutionalization of this population. 

scholarly journals Mental health problems in health-care workers working in COVID-19 quarantine centers

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
ParthSingh Meena ◽  
CharanSingh Jilowa ◽  
Anubhuti Sharma ◽  
Mahendra Jain ◽  
Neelam Nainwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Care Workers

Knowledge and Uptake of Voting Rights By Adults With Mental Illness Living in Supported Accommodation in Westminster (London) During the 2015 Uk General Election

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S453-S454
Author(s):  
J. Townell ◽  
T. MacLaren ◽  
V. Argent ◽  
L. de Ridder ◽  
S. Shanmugham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
General Population ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Voting Rights ◽  
General Election ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Supported Accommodation ◽  
Right To Vote ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionVoting is an essential human right. Being able to vote and participate in elections is an important component of social inclusion; empowering people with mental illness to have a political voice and in turn reducing stigma. Previous research indicates that patients with mental illness are less likely to vote compared to the general population.ObjectiveThis study explores knowledge and uptake of the voting rights of adults living in mental health supported accommodation in Westminster (London) in the 2015 UK general election.AimsUnderstand patients’ awareness of their eligibility to register and cast their vote. Identify patients’ interest in engaging in the voting process and strategies to overcome potential obstacles.MethodsA staff-assisted survey was undertaken in all mental health supported accommodation across Westminster prior to the general election in May 2015.ResultsA total of 142 surveys were returned. Nine out of 10 surveyed believed they were eligible to vote; over half wanted to exercise their right to vote & if registered, a third felt they required assistance to vote.ConclusionsThe majority of community patients were positively aware of the impending general election and their own eligibility to vote. Only half wanted to exercise their right to vote, which is lower than the general population. As a third of the patients requested assistance for voting, this shows us that there are potential barriers impacting on their ability to exercise their right to vote. Staffs have an important role in promoting patient's right to vote by providing assistance with both the registering and voting process.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Mental health stigma among Oman Medical Speciality Board (OMSB) residents

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S516-S516
Author(s):  
S. Musharrafi ◽  
W. Al-Ruzaiqi ◽  
S. Al-Adawi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Stigma ◽  
Medical Speciality ◽  
External Shame ◽  
Cultural Teaching ◽  
History Of ◽  
Competing Interest

BackgroundArab/Islamic culture such as those in Oman has been prescribed to be part of “collective culture” where family is central to one's identity. It is not clear how mental illness is perceived among young doctors in Oman in the light of modernization and acculturation.AimsExplore the socio-cultural teaching impact on attitudes towards mental health problems among Omani physicians.MethodThe consenting residents were asked to fill self-reported questionnaire Attitudes towards Mental Health Problems (ATMHP). It measure: external shame (beliefs that others will look down on themselves self if one have mental health problems); internal shame (related to negative self-evaluations); and reflected shame (believing that one can bring shame to their family/community). Socio-demographic information was also sought, including age, gender and previous contact with a person with mental illness.ResultsOne hundred and seventy residents filled the questionnaire. The response rate was > 80%. The majority were female. It showed elevated scores in indices of external shame and reflected shame. However, having a history of mental distress or having contact with a person with mental illness have moderate indices external shame and reflected shame.ConclusionThis study suggests that medical education has little eroded societal teaching among physicians under training in Oman. Thus, their attitude toward mental disorder appears to be expressed in term of external shame and reflected shame, which, in turn, encapsulate cultural patterning of shame and the centrality of family identity in Oman. Such socio-cultural teaching could lay groundwork for further research to mitigate mental illness in Oman.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Leidraad voor de screening en detectie van perinatale depressieve en angststoornissen tijdens de zwangerschap tot 1 jaar na de bevalling

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Van Damme ◽  
A.-S. Van Parys ◽  
C. Vogels ◽  
K. Roelens ◽  
G. Lemmens
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Perinatal Care ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Perinatal Health ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Perinatal Health Care

A protocol for the screening, detection and treatment of perinatal anxiety and depressive disorders Importance. With a prevalence of 20%, mental health problems are considered as one of the most frequent complications during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Despite their high prevalence, these mental health problems often remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. Objective. The protocol aims to offer perinatal health care workers (health care and mental health care workers) a framework helping them to detect and discuss depressive and anxiety complaints of women during the perinatal period (up to 1 year after childbirth) and to refer them for treatment. Evidence acquisition. The protocol, which was based on international guidelines and recent scientific evidence, was developed by an interdisciplinary task force taking into account concerns about its daily practicability and current perinatal health care. Results. The protocol guides staff through a psychosocial assessment, a stepped screening, a clinical assessment and treatment steps. It is currently being implemented throughout Flanders (Belgium) with support of the Flemish Ministry of Welfare, Public Health and Family. Conclusion. Integrating mental health screening and treatment in standard perinatal care will improve the mental health care for women, their partners and their offspring.

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