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Interventions targeting mental health self-stigma: A review and comparison.
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OBJECTIVE: With growing awareness of the impact of mental illness self-stigma, interest has arisen in the development of interventions to combat it. The present article briefly reviews and compares interventions targeting self-stigma to clarify the similarities and important differences between the interventions. METHOD: We conducted a narrative review of published literature on interventions targeting self-stigma. RESULTS: Six intervention approaches (Healthy Self-Concept, Self-Stigma Reduction Program, Ending Self-Stigma, Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy, Coming Out Proud, and Anti-Stigma Photo-Voice Intervention) were identified and are discussed, and data is reviewed on format, group-leader backgrounds, languages, number of sessions, primary mechanisms of action, and the current state of data on their efficacy. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: We conclude with a discussion of common elements and important distinctions between the interventions and a consideration of which interventions might be best suited to particular populations or settings.
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“All of the interventions had a significant impact on self-stigma.”
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“These sessions were either led by a professional or a peer, with five of the interventions focused on psychoeducation as the primary mechanism and one on discussion of the pros and cons of disclosure.”
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“While there are a number of interventions available that address self-stigma, the majority are group interventions that rely on peer support and mutual aid”
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“Previous reviews of interventions aimed at reducing self-stigma reported that the majority of such interventions are group or peer interventions, with a small number being therapist-guided individualised interventions (Mittal et al., 2012; Yanos et al., 2015).”
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“Specific strategies to reduce stigma, particularly self‐stigma, by enhancing coping skills through improvements in self‐esteem, empowerment, and help‐seeking behaviour can improve outcomes in this population.71”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Yanos, P. T., Lucksted, A., Drapalski, A. L., Roe, D., & Lysaker, P.
- Affiliations
- City University of New York (US)
- VA Capitol Health Care Network (US)
- University of Haifa (IL)
- Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (US)
- Venue
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
- Published
- 2015-06
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 171-178
- ISSN
- 1095-158X (ISSN-L)
- 1559-3126
- PMC
- PMC4395502
- OpenAlex
- W2138011063
- Cited by
- 351
- References
- 24
- Citations by year
- 2026: 30 · 2025: 38 · 2024: 31 · 2023: 47 · 2022: 42 · 2021: 32 · 2020: 35 · 2019: 22 · 2018: 28 · 2017: 23 · 2016: 16 · 2015: 7
- FWCI
- 22.75
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
- www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Locations
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
- PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
- IUScholarWorks (Indiana University) (submittedVersion)
- Purdue University Indianapolis (Indiana University) (submittedVersion)
- Funders
- National Institute of Mental Health (R01MH0094310, R01MH090036-01)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychology and Mental Health
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychological Treatments and Assessments
- Keywords
- stigma reduction interventions, intervention efficacy, mechanism of action
- MeSH terms
- Mental Disorders, Humans, Patient Education as Topic, Peer Group, Psychotherapy, Group, Self Concept, Stereotyping, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Social Stigma
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