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Self-stigmatization in patients with bipolar disorder.

Klara Latalova1, Marie Ociskova, Jan Prasko

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc, and University Hospital Olomouc, Czech Republic. klaralat@centrum.cz

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Stigma and self-stigma negatively impact individuals with bipolar disorder, affecting their quality of life and treatment. Addressing mental health stigma is crucial for improving patient outcomes and social functioning.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Mental Health Research
  • Social Psychology of Illness

Background:

  • Prejudicial beliefs lead to discrimination against individuals with mental illness.
  • Internalization of stigma by patients results in self-stigmatization.
  • This review focuses on stigma and self-stigma in bipolar disorder patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the specific features and impacts of stigma and self-stigma in bipolar disorder.
  • To synthesize current evidence on the effects of stigma on bipolar disorder patients.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases.
  • Inclusion of relevant reviews and reference list searches.
  • Keywords included "bipolar disorder", "stigma", "self-stigma", "psychoeducation", "psychotherapy", and "psychosocial treatment".

Main Results:

  • Bipolar disorder patients and families experience significant stigmatization, impacting quality of life and social functioning.
  • Stigmatization in bipolar disorder is more severe than in depression.
  • Self-stigma further diminishes quality of life and acts as a barrier to effective treatment, worsening outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Stigma profoundly affects the lived experience and social functioning of bipolar disorder patients.
  • Addressing stigma in bipolar disorder requires intensive research and policy efforts.
  • Combating mental health stigma remains a core objective for mental health programs.