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Anonymity or visibility? An investigation of stigma and Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) services using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)
- Authors:
- KNIGHT Matthew T. D., MOLONY Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 14(5), October 2005, pp.499-512.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Stigma exists towards mental illness, those who have mental illness, and towards mental health facilities. It has been recommended that facility anonymity is beneficial for those attending services. This study aims to identify whether Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) staff-members are aware of the potential issues surrounding CMHT visibility and anonymity. It specifically explores how a forthcoming relocation resulting in greater accessibility and visibility within the local town may affect service provision, and those attending services. Five staff members were interviewed using a semi-structured schedule. The research was conducted using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Themes of Awareness, and Utility of the CMHT emerged. Issues of local and national understanding of mental health, and the multiple roles of the CMHT were explored. Participants demonstrated varied levels of understanding and knowledge. The findings indicate the potential for an educational package for staff to assist in fulfilling government criteria for service-provision.
'People don't understand': an investigation of stigma in schizophrenia using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA)
- Authors:
- KNIGHT Matthew T. D., WYKES Til, HAYWARD Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 12(3), June 2003, pp.209-222.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Recent investigations provide evidence of stigma against people with a diagnosis of mental illness. The purpose of this study was to provide an account of the life experiences of persons with schizophrenia. Focusing on the individuals' personal reports of events and situations, the issues of stigmatisation and discrimination were explored. Six participants were interviewed using a semi-structured schedule focusing on the areas of personal history, understanding of schizophrenia, social and medical contextualisation, and reflection on impact. The research was conducted using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Super-ordinate themes of judgement, comparison, and personal understanding of the (mental health) issue emerged. Stigma was evident both as public-stigma and as self-stigma. The ramifications of stigma and discrimination are enduring and potentially disabling. IPA is a constructive tool in exploring these issues.