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Exploring the perspectives of people whose lives have been affected by depression

McNair, Bernard G, Highet, Nicole J, Hickie, Ian B·2002·Medical Journal of Australia

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To describe the experiences of people whose lives have been affected by depression. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS: Thematic review of data collected from 21 community meetings (1529 people, providing 911 evaluation forms) and nine focus groups (69 individuals) held nationally, and written feedback and website-based interactions with beyondblue: the national depression initiative between April and December 2001. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Barriers to social participation experienced by people whose lives have been affected by depression, and their interactions with the healthcare system. RESULTS: The key theme was the experience of stigma, which was evident in healthcare settings and in barriers to social participation, particularly regarding employment. Inadequacies of primary care and specialist treatment systems were highlighted. Particular emphasis was placed on limited access to high-quality primary care and non-pharmacological care. The stigmatising attitudes of many healthcare providers were notable. Within society, lack of access to knowledge and self-care or mutual support services was evident. Lack of support both from and for people in caring roles was also emphasised. CONCLUSIONS: People with depression are subject to many of the same attitudes, inadequate healthcare and social barriers reported by people with psychotic disorders. Consumers and carers prioritise certain notions of illness, recovery and quality of healthcare, and expect healthcare providers to respond to these concerns.

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Authors
McNair, B. G., Highet, N. J., & Hickie, I. B.
Affiliations
Beyondblue (AU)
Venue
Medical Journal of Australia
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2002-05
Volume
176
Issue
10
Pages
S69-76
ISSN
  • 0025-729X (ISSN-L)
  • 1326-5377
OpenAlex
W98913420
Cited by
125
References
12
Citations by year
2025: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 6 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 6 · 2016: 10 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 11 · 2013: 10 · 2012: 9
FWCI
13.53
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Medical Journal of Australia (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mental Health and Patient Involvement
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychology and Mental Health
Keywords
depression, lived experience, stigma, barriers to social participation, employment, health care access, primary care, clinician attitudes, non-pharmacological care, self-care, caregivers, community meetings
MeSH terms
Attitude to Health, Australia, Depressive Disorder, Female, Humans, Male, Mental Health Services, Prejudice, Focus Groups

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