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Mental health literacy: Public knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders
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Background: Although the benefits of public knowledge of physical diseases are widely accepted, knowledge about mental disorders (mental health literacy) has been comparatively neglected. Aims: To introduce the concept of mental health literacy to a wider audience, to bring together diverse research relevant to the topic and to identify gaps in the area. Method: A narrative review within a conceptual framework. Results: Many members of the public cannot recognise specific disorders or different types of psychological distress. They differ from mental health experts in their beliefs about the causes of mental disorders and the most effective treatments. Attitudes which hinder recognition and appropriate help-seeking are common. Much of the mental health information most readily available to the public is misleading. However, there is some evidence that mental health literacy can be improved. Conclusions: If the public's mental health literacy is not improved, this may hinder public acceptance of evidence-based mental health care. Also, many people with common mental disorders may be denied effective self-help and may not receive appropriate support from others in the community.
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- Authors
- Jorm, A. F.
- Affiliations
- Australian National University (AU)
- Corresponding author
- Jorm, A. F.
- ORCID
- Jorm, A. F.
- Venue
- British Journal of Psychiatry
- Publisher
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Published
- 2000-11
- Volume
- 177
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 396-401
- ISSN
- 0007-1250 (ISSN-L)
- 1472-1465
- OpenAlex
- W1861568580
- Cited by
- 2,114
- References
- 64
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- FWCI
- 4.79
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- The British Journal of Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- ANU Open Research (Australian National University) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Keywords
- mental health literacy, mental disorder recognition, psychological distress, help-seeking, attitudes toward mental illness, mental health information, self-help
- MeSH terms
- Mental Disorders, Humans, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Public Opinion, Self Care
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