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Attitudes to mental health problems and mental wellbeing: findings from the 2015 British Social Attitudes survey
- Author:
- NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH
- Publisher:
- NatCen Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper presents new findings on attitudes to mental wellbeing and mental health problems. It shows that most people are confident they know what it means to have good mental wellbeing. People are aware of different factors that impact on their mental wellbeing and the things they can do to improve it. Two-thirds spend at least “quite a lot” of time thinking about their own mental wellbeing, and a majority feel they know what to do to improve their mental wellbeing and have the time to do so. Spending time with friends and family, going for a walk or getting fresh air, and getting more sleep are widely regarded by people as activities which help them feel more positive. However, there are varying levels of acceptance of those with mental health problems, and perceptions of prejudice towards people with these conditions are still widespread. Levels of acceptance are higher for a person with depression than schizophrenia. Perceptions of workplace prejudice have improved over time, but the view that someone with a mental health problem would be just as likely to be promoted as anyone else is still only held by a minority. People who have personal experience of mental health problems, or who know someone close to them who has had such problems, express lower levels of prejudice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Does information about neuropsychiatric diagnoses influence evaluation of child sexual abuse allegations?
- Authors:
- LAINPELTO Katrin, ISAKSSON Johan, LINDBLAD Frank
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 25(3), 2016, pp.276-292.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study aimed at investigating if attitudes toward children with neuropsychiatric disorders influence evaluations concerning allegations of child sexual abuse. Law students (n = 107) at Stockholm University, Sweden, were presented a transcript of a mock police interview with a girl, 11 years of age. This interview was based on a real case, selected as a “typical” example from these years concerning contributions from the interviewer and the alleged victim. After having read the transcript, the students responded to a questionnaire concerning degree of credibility, if the girl talked about events that had really occurred, richness of details, and if the narrations were considered truthful and age-adequate. Fifty-four of the students were also told that the girl had been given the diagnoses of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and Asperger syndrome. Students who were informed about the diagnoses gave significantly lower scores concerning credibility of the interviewee. To a lesser degree they regarded her narrations as expressions of what had really occurred and considered her statements less truthful. Furthermore, they found that the narrations contained fewer details. Finally, they found the girl less competent to tell about abuse. We conclude that a neuropsychiatric disorder may infer risks of unjustified skeptical attitudes concerning trustworthiness and cognitive capacity. (Publisher abstract)
LGB&T young people and mental health: guide for mental health professionals
- Authors:
- CROSSMAN Fred, et al
- Publisher:
- National LGB&T Partnership
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 16
This guide provides information to support mental health professionals in delivering LGBTQ inclusive services to young people and to help professionals understand the often complex constructs of LGB&T identities. It explains the concepts and language around sexuality and gender identity, relevant to LGBTQ young people and looks at the influence of media representations on identity and mental health. It also presents key findings from a research project carried out by METRO Charity and PACE, which highlight some of the key experiences of poor mental health that LGBTQ young people might experience. Their findings showed that young LGBTQ+ people are more likely to struggle with certain mental health issues than their heterosexual, cisgender peers; and are also less likely to access mental health services. (Edited publisher abstract)
What is the impact of self-stigma? loss of self-respect and the “why try” effect
- Authors:
- CORRIGAN Patrick W., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 25(1), 2016, pp.10-15.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: The “Why Try” phenomenon, a consequence of self-stigma, is a sense of futility that occurs when people believe they are unworthy or incapable of achieving personal goals because they apply the stereotypes of mental illness to themselves. Aims: This study examines a four-stage model of self-stigma (aware, agree, apply, and self-stigma harm) and examines the “why try” effect as a result. We do that by testing a measure of “why try.” Method: Two hypothetical path models were tested. In the first, applying stereotypes to oneself leads to diminished self-respect and a sense of “why try”. In the second, the effect of applying stereotypes on “why try” is mediated by diminished self-respect. Participants completed the “why try” measure along with measures of self-stigma, public stigma, recovery, and empowerment. Results: Results show application of stereotypes to oneself predicts diminished self-respect and “why try”. “Why try” was significantly associated with agreement with public stigma, depression, and diminished sense of personal recovery. Conclusions: Findings from this study reveal the complex impact of self-stigma demonstrating its emotional and behavioural consequences. Implications for impacting self-stigma are discussed. (Publisher abstract)
A comprehensive approach to sexual and transgender prejudice
- Authors:
- HUFFAKER Laena, KWON Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 28(3), 2016, pp.195-213.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Prejudice and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals continues to have a detrimental impact on the mental health of this population. Research examining commonalities and uniqueness among negative attitudes toward specific sexual and gender minority groups is extremely limited. The authors propose that research examining sexual prejudice include attitudes toward diverse subgroups within the larger LGBTQ community in order to facilitate development of underlying constructs and identify unique contributing factors. Common and unique factors identified within existing research are organised into categorical themes, which are delineated in a conceptual factor model of sexual and transgender prejudice. (Publisher abstract)
Healing a divided Britain: the need for a comprehensive race equality strategy
- Author:
- EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 74
- Place of publication:
- London
A comprehensive review into race inequality in Great Britain, covering education, employment, housing, pay and living standards, health, criminal justice and participation. It examines where society is making progress, where we are stalling and where we are going backwards or falling short. It also examines the relationship between race and socio-economic disadvantage. Part 1 provides an overview of the key challenges to race equality in Britain and sets out our recommendations to the UK, Welsh and Scottish Governments. Part 2 details evidence and key findings across the following areas: education and learning; work, income and the economy; health and care; justice, security and the right to life, and; the individual and society. Although the report identifies some progress, it finds unfairness is still present in many areas of British society. It finds that Black people are much more likely to be victims of crime and be treated more harshly in the criminal justice system; despite improving educational attainment, ethnic minority people are still being held back in the job market; and that life chances for young people from an ethnic minority have got much worse over the past five years, with an increase in the percentage of the number of 16 to 24 year olds who are long-term unemployed. The report makes a number of recommendations and calls for a comprehensive new race strategy from Government, the development of stretching new targets to reduce race inequality including in criminal justice, education and employment, as well as better research and reporting to monitor progress. (Edited publisher abstract)