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How do people with eating disorders experience the stigma associated with their condition? A mixed-methods systematic review
- Authors:
- O'CONNOR Cliodhna, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 30(4), 2021, pp.454-469.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: Public opinion research shows that eating disorders (EDs) are a major target of stigmatisation. To understand the implications of this stigma, research investigating how stigma is experienced by individuals with EDs is critical. Aim: This paper aims to collate, evaluate and synthesise the extant empirical research illuminating how people with EDs experience the stigma associated with their condition. Method: A systematic mixed-methods literature search was performed. Articles that met a specified set of inclusion criteria underwent a quality assessment and thematic synthesis. Results: Twenty-nine articles were included in the review. Studies were mostly qualitative and of reasonable methodological quality. The literature was characterised by five research themes, illuminating (i) the nature and prevalence of stigma experienced, (ii) stigma in families, (iii) stigma in healthcare contexts, (iv) self-stigmatisation and illness concealment, and (v) stigma resistance. Conclusions: The reviewed research showed that people with EDs have extensive experience of stigma in diverse settings. They report that stigma has negative implications for their psychological wellbeing and likelihood of help-seeking. However, research also shows that people with EDs actively seek to resist and challenge stigma. The review identifies the outstanding gaps and weaknesses in this literature. (Edited publisher abstract)
I am a whole: a report investigating the stigma faced by young people experiencing mental health difficulties
- Author:
- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YMCAs
- Publisher:
- National Council of YMCAs
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 43
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines the prevalence of stigma faced by young people with mental health difficulties, who is experiencing it and how they are doing so, the impact of this stigma, and the potential solutions that the young people themselves have identified. Mental health difficulties among children and young people are common and can be both persistent and damaging. However, the challenges that young people face are not limited to the symptoms of their mental health difficulties; many must also take on the day-to-day stigma that too often goes with this. The report finds that more than one in three young people with mental health difficulties had felt the negative impact of stigma and 37 per cent of young people who experienced this stigma did so at least once a week. This stigma resulted in young people who had experienced it being unwilling to go out (74%), unable to perform day-to-day tasks (69%), and feeling less confident (85%). Education and awareness lie at the heart of normalising mental health difficulties and overcoming this stigma experienced by young people. Education and more people talking about mental health top the ways young people believe this stigma can be tackled. Four in five of those who believe this stigma exists said school is the best place to combat it. Young people who believe this stigma exists say they can best tackle it by talking more about mental health and sharing their experiences. (Edited publisher abstract)
I am a whole stories: a collection of stories from young people about their experiences of mental health difficulties
- Author:
- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YMCAs
- Publisher:
- National Council of YMCAs
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 65
- Place of publication:
- London
This collection brings the voices of young people who experience mental health problems and stigma to the forefront by giving them a platform to share their experiences in their own words and help others around them. These stories illustrate how varied young people’s experiences with mental health can be. The collection is intended to contribute to the process of normalising mental health difficulties and lifting the veil of ignorance that contributes to the stigma that so often dominates the narrative and public consciousness on the issue. (Edited publisher abstract)
National programme for improving mental health and well-being: small research projects initiative 2007-08: understanding stigma: young people's experiences of mental health stigma
- Authors:
- WOOLFSON Richard, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
A study is presented that aimed to elicit young people’s views regarding the most common sources of knowledge relating to mental health, to elicit their experiences of stigma arising from their own or a parent’s mental health difficulties and their views regarding the most common sources of stigma related to mental health difficulties, to elicit the key strategies that young people use to cope with the psychological and social impact of stigma and their suggestions about how stigma related to mental health difficulties could be prevented and eliminated, and to identify suggestions by young people for strategies which could be used by relevant agencies, to support young people more effectively when stigma from mental health difficulties affects their lives.
Are you really listening? stories about stigma, discrimination and resilience towards mental health problems among black and minority ethnic communities in Scotland
- Author:
- HEALTH SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Health Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 63p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Stories are presented to raise awareness about the impact of stigma related to mental health problems as experienced by some women and men from black and minority ethnic communities in Scotland. They highlight various examples of the impact of stigma, as well as resilience and coping. The booklet aims to show how individuals have come through difficult times and found their own ways of overcoming the prejudice of others.
Scoping review on mental health anti stigma and discrimination: current activities and what works: executive summary
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Mental Health in England
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
An executive summary of a review that aims to bring together pockets of expertise and experience about what works most effectively in changing people’s attitudes and behaviour towards mental health issues. It describes types of research evidence, principles underpinning initiatives and an overview of activities included in the review.
Mental health and loneliness: the relationship across life stages
- Author:
- NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH
- Publisher:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Place of publication:
- London
This report presents the findings from a qualitative study exploring the experiences of loneliness among those who had experienced a mental health condition. Specifically, the study explores: how those with diagnosed mental health problems experience loneliness; the extent to which social stigma associated with mental health conditions plays a role in experience of loneliness; how experiences of loneliness among those who have experienced mental health conditions vary by life stage. The report draws on findings from: 1) six interviews with professional expert stakeholders; and 2) 37 in-depth interviews and 14 diaries from those experiencing loneliness who also had a history of mental ill-health. Across the sample there was a spectrum of experiences of loneliness. Those who were most lonely described feeling isolated, with no close friends or supportive others. Participants in this group tended to have depression and be in the middle-aged or retired life stages. At the other end of the spectrum, the least lonely people were those with a wider social network, including close connections who provided emotional support. The relationship between loneliness and mental health was bidirectional and cyclical. Stigma associated with mental ill-health and loneliness clearly affected participants' ability to be open about their feelings, leading them to also feel less connected to others. Participants made a number of recommendations about the way in which support could be improved. These were to: provide more local and tailored mental health support services in place of more generic online resources that participants found hard to navigate; support group activities in communities around shared interests, including those tailored to personal characteristics e.g. faith, disability, gender, or sexual orientation; provide mental health support that reduces feelings of loneliness and isolation organised around shared interests in activities; establish community-based caseworkers who can help people navigate complex mental health services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Vulnerable young people’s experiences of child and adolescent mental health services
- Authors:
- DAVISON Jo, ZAMPERONI Victoria, STAIN Helen J.
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 22(2), 2017, pp.95-110.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the experiences of vulnerable young people in using a local child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS). Design/methodology/approach: A mixed methods design was employed in which participants completed the self-report Experience of Service Questionnaire (CHI ESQ) (n=34), and a subgroup completed individual semi-structured interviews (n=17). CHI ESQ satisfaction data were also compared with a national data sample provided by the Child Outcomes Research Consortium (n=621). Findings: Many young people appeared to have a mixed or negative experience of the CAMHS service. They strongly emphasised that feeling listened to, cared for, and supported, in addition to access and continuity of care, are key methods to enhance their experience. They also reported a lack of knowledge and stigma associated with mental health as key barriers to engagement with services more widely. Research limitations/implications: Purposive sampling was used to recruit a carefully defined group of vulnerable young people from one school using a single CAMHS service. Practical implications: A number of recommendations were identified that could enhance the service experience of young people. Originality/value: There is a significant paucity of knowledge regarding young people’s views and experiences of CAMHS, especially those with high vulnerability for mental health difficulties. This exploratory study offers methods for capturing the opinions of underrepresented young people to inform future service design. (Publisher abstract)
I am whole stories: a collection of stories from young people about their experiences of mental health difficulties
- Author:
- YMCA
- Publisher:
- YMCA
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 66
- Place of publication:
- London
A collection of case studies which illustrate young people’s experience of mental health problems. Collected as part of the ‘I am whole’ research project, they can be used to help start conversations around mental health and reduce the stigma that often surrounds mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Queen of the owls: metaphor and identity in psychiatric diagnosis
- Author:
- PROBST Barbara
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 13(3), 2015, pp.235-251.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Clinical social workers’ commitment to social justice makes them acutely concerned about discrimination and dis-empowerment, and thus they are sensitive to the impact of stigma on persons diagnosed with a mental disorder. At the same time, it is important to explore whether clinicians’ assumptions about psychiatric diagnoses as stigmatizing mesh with the views and experiences of those who actually receive and live with these diagnoses. To address this question, in-depth interviews were conducted with 30 individuals carrying a range of psychiatric diagnoses. Narrative and thematic analysis yielded several distinct narratives about living with a mental health label. For many participants, diagnosis brought validation; to be "named" was to be welcomed into one’s tribe. For others, diagnosis meant reduction and mistranslation. Findings raise questions about the assumption that diagnostic labels necessarily bring shame and/or loss of self-efficacy. Without minimizing the impact of stigma, clinicians need to remain open to discovering how each client finds meaning in the diagnostic experience. Based on participants’ use of deeply personal images, metaphor is proposed as a creative means for re-claiming identity. Implications for practice and further research are suggested. (Edited publisher abstract)