This study tests a social psychological model (Skitka & Tetlock, 1992). Journal of
Experimental Social Psychology, 28, 491–522;[1993]. Journal of Personality & Social …

Mental illness is a complex phenomenon that cuts into human lives like a double-edged
sword. On one side, illness and medication side effects negatively impact emotions …

Considerable effort has been exerted in recent years toward educating the public
concerning mental illness and the efficacy of various treatment modalities. Most previous …

Work and housing opportunities of persons with psychosis, substance abuse disorder, and
other mental illnesses are significantly hampered by societal stigma. Earlier research by …

The social opportunities of persons with severe psychiatric disorders are greatly diminished
by societal stigma (Farina, 1998; Link et al., 1989; Penn et al., 1994). Citizens are less likely …

If there is anything that resembles a" holy trinity" within psychology, it is perhaps that most
psychological phenomena possess a cognitive, affective, and behavioral component …

Background Past research on stigmatization of the mentally ill has emphasized the
importance of beliefs about mental illness in determining preferred social distance to those …

Structural stigma (1) The policies of private and governmental institutions that intentionally
restrict the opportunities of people with mental illness and (2) the policies of institutions that …

BackgroundThe improvement of community tolerance of people with mental illness is
important for their integration. Little is known about the knowledge of and attitude to mental …

Stigmatization of individuals with mental illnesses is widespread and serves as a major
barrier to treatment. In a survey of 116 undergraduates, the authors examined the impact of …