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Stigma and mood disorders.

Claire M Kelly1, Anthony F Jorm

  • 1ORYGEN Research Centre, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3055, Australia. ckel@unimelb.edu.au

Current Opinion in Psychiatry
|December 5, 2006
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Research on stigmatizing attitudes towards mood disorders is limited, with self-stigma hindering help-seeking. Personal contact shows promise in improving attitudes, but more research on interventions is needed.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Stigmatizing attitudes towards individuals with mood disorders are a significant concern.
  • Existing research predominantly focuses on severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia, with less attention paid to mood disorders.
  • Self-stigma among those with depressive symptoms is higher than perceived stigma, potentially impeding help-seeking behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated review of current research on stigmatizing attitudes towards individuals with mood disorders.
  • To describe recent interventions aimed at reducing stigma associated with mood disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research on stigmatizing attitudes and interventions for mood disorders.
  • Analysis of findings regarding public perception, self-stigma, and the impact of personal contact and online interventions.

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Main Results:

  • Public perception of their own attitudes towards depression is more favorable than perceived public attitudes.
  • Personal contact is identified as a key factor in improving attitudes towards individuals with mental illness.
  • Online interventions have shown moderate success in improving attitudes, but caution is advised regarding knowledge acquisition and social distance.

Conclusions:

  • There is a notable gap in research concerning stigmatizing attitudes and discrimination experienced by individuals with mood disorders.
  • Current literature on stigma primarily addresses severe mental illnesses, with limited focus on mood disorders.
  • Further research is critically needed on interventions specifically designed to decrease stigmatizing attitudes towards people with mood disorders.