Mental health literacy: A review of what it is and why it matters
An increasing number of scholarly works have attempted to understand the reasons for poor
rates of help-seeking for symptoms of mental health disorders all around the world. One …
rates of help-seeking for symptoms of mental health disorders all around the world. One …
Public attitudes towards psychiatry and psychiatric treatment at the beginning of the 21st century: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of population surveys
MC Angermeyer, S Van Der Auwera, MG Carta… - World …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Public attitudes towards psychiatry are crucial determinants of help‐seeking for mental
illness. It has been argued that psychiatry as a discipline enjoys low esteem among the …
illness. It has been argued that psychiatry as a discipline enjoys low esteem among the …
Has increased provision of treatment reduced the prevalence of common mental disorders? Review of the evidence from four countries
Many people identified as having common mental disorders in community surveys do not
receive treatment. Modelling has suggested that closing this “treatment gap” should reduce …
receive treatment. Modelling has suggested that closing this “treatment gap” should reduce …
Mental health literacy: empowering the community to take action for better mental health.
AF Jorm - American psychologist, 2012 - psycnet.apa.org
For major physical diseases, it is widely accepted that members of the public will benefit by
knowing what actions they can take for prevention, early intervention, and treatment …
knowing what actions they can take for prevention, early intervention, and treatment …
Stigma in male depression and suicide: a Canadian sex comparison study
Stigma in men's depression and suicide can restrict help-seeking, reduce treatment
compliance and deter individuals from confiding in friends and family. In this article we report …
compliance and deter individuals from confiding in friends and family. In this article we report …
Mental health literacy levels
JL Tay, YF Tay, P Klainin-Yobas - Archives of psychiatric nursing, 2018 - Elsevier
Globally, mental disorders affect 25% of the society. This discursive paper aims to illustrate
the mental health literacy levels in the public. Mental health literacy (MHL) is the …
the mental health literacy levels in the public. Mental health literacy (MHL) is the …
The relationship between mental health literacy, personal contacts and personal stigma against depression
OBJECTIVES: To estimate and compare the percentages of personal stigma by levels of
depression literacy and exposure to persons with depression, overall and by gender …
depression literacy and exposure to persons with depression, overall and by gender …
Influence of age and gender on mental health literacy of anxiety disorders
E Hadjimina, A Furnham - Psychiatry Research, 2017 - Elsevier
This study explored the influence of age and gender on Mental Health Literacy (MHL) of
various anxiety disorders. The aim was to determine whether the gender and age of …
various anxiety disorders. The aim was to determine whether the gender and age of …
Descriptive epidemiology of stigma against depression in a general population sample in Alberta
TM Cook, JL Wang - BMC psychiatry, 2010 - Springer
Background Mental health illnesses, such as depression, are responsible for a growing
disease burden worldwide. Unfortunately, effective treatment is often impeded by …
disease burden worldwide. Unfortunately, effective treatment is often impeded by …
Mental health literacy in non-western countries: a review of the recent literature
Mental health literacy in non-western countries: a review of the recent literature | Emerald
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