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Interventions targeting mental health self-stigma: A review and comparison
Philip T Yanos1, Alicia Lucksted2, Amy L Drapalski3
1Psychology Department, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York.
Objective:
With growing awareness of the impact of mental illness self-stigma, interest has arisen in the development of interventions to combat it. The present article briefly reviews and compares interventions targeting self-stigma to clarify the similarities and important differences between the interventions.
Method:
We conducted a narrative review of published literature on interventions targeting self-stigma.
Results:
Six intervention approaches (Healthy Self-Concept, Self-Stigma Reduction Program, Ending Self-Stigma, Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy, Coming Out Proud, and Anti-Stigma Photo-Voice Intervention) were identified and are discussed, and data is reviewed on format, group-leader backgrounds, languages, number of sessions, primary mechanisms of action, and the current state of data on their efficacy.
Conclusions And Implications For Practice:
We conclude with a discussion of common elements and important distinctions between the interventions and a consideration of which interventions might be best suited to particular populations or settings.
