Receiving a mental health diagnosis can be pivotal for service users, and it has been
described in both positive and negative terms. What influences service-user experience of …

Objectives: To develop a thematic framework for the range of consequences arising from a
diagnostic label from an individual, family/caregiver, healthcare professional, and …

Is depression simply the result of chemical imbalances, or Schizophrenia a wholly biological
disorder? What role do the broader circumstances of an individual's social, cultural and …

This study explores experiences of stigma and discrimination amongst people diagnosed
with bipolar disorder (BD) or borderline personality disorder (BPD). Inspired by Margaret …

Abstract Background People with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and their
carers/families continue to experience structural stigma when accessing health services …

Receiving a psychiatric diagnosis in childhood or adolescence can have numerous social,
emotional and practical repercussions. Among the most important of these are the …

Codependency is a complex and debatable concept, which has been used over the years
by mental health professionals to inform their practices. Researchers have attempted to …

The attitudes of mental health workers toward individuals with mental health conditions can
impact the quality of care they provide. Negative attitudes among mental health workers …

Purpose Longitudinal studies support that symptomatic remission from Borderline
Personality Disorder (BPD) is common, but recovery from the disorder probably involves a …

Background Despite effective treatments for personality disorders being developed,
consumers and carers often report negative experiences of mental health services, including …