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The evaluation of a short group programme to reduce self‐stigma in people with serious and enduring mental health problems

MACINNES, D. L., LEWIS, M.·2008·Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

Abstract

The concept of stigma has been acknowledged as being an important factor in the way that people with mental health problems are viewed and treated. Some authors suggest that stigma should be viewed as a multifaceted rather than a single concept. One part of this multifaceted concept has been called self‐stigma which has been defined as the reactions of stigmatized individuals towards themselves. This study examined the impact of a 6‐week group programme designed to reduce self‐stigma in a group of service users with serious and enduring mental health problems. Twenty participants were assessed prior to the commencement of the group and immediately following its cessation. In addition to self‐stigma, assessments for self‐esteem, self‐acceptance and psychological health measures were also undertaken. The results record a significant reduction in the stigma following the group and also non‐significant increases in the participants' levels of self‐esteem, self‐acceptance and overall psychological health. However, there was only a negligible correlation recorded between the reduction in self‐stigma and the increase in self‐esteem, self‐acceptance and psychological health. The paper discusses the possible explanations for these findings.

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Authors
MACINNES, D. L., & LEWIS, M.
Affiliations
Canterbury Christ Church University (GB)
Venue
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2008-01
Volume
15
Issue
1
Pages
59-65
ISSN
  • 1351-0126 (ISSN-L)
  • 1365-2850
OpenAlex
W1892241679
Cited by
98
References
43
Citations by year
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FWCI
9.36
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychology and Mental Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
Keywords
self-stigma, group intervention, stigma reduction, self-esteem, self-acceptance, mental health, service users
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Mental Disorders, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Psychotherapy, Group, Self Concept, Stereotyping, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Program Development

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