People with mental illnesses face the dilemma of whether to disclose or conceal their
diagnosis, but this dilemma was scarcely researched. To gain in-depth understanding of this …

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
on reducing self-stigma in Chinese people with depression. Methods: By adopting a …

Background: Given the egregious effect of public stigma on the lives of people with mental
illness, researchers have sought to unpack and identify effective components of anti-stigma …

HIV-related stigma negatively influences quality of life among people living with HIV. Little is
known about psychological protective factors that mitigate negative impacts. This study aims …

Objectives To examine how the degree of mental illness disclosure and disclosure
strategies are associated with psychological and physical well-being among college …

Developing a recovery focus in mental health services is a policy goal internationally, and
hope is a central component of recovery. Yet determinants of hope of people with mental …

Background Hopefulness is a positive orientation or state of mind that can aid in the
recovery and treatment of mental illness, as it can have significant impacts on clinical and …

Hope and empowerment are key elements of recovery in the context of serious mental
illnesses (SMI). We examined predictors of hope among individuals with SMI and tested a …

Background Over the last decade, researchers have sought for alternative interventions that
have better treatment effects than Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when treating …

Background Unfair treatment such as discrimination and racism contribute to depression
and perceived stress in African Americans. Although studies have examined how …