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Stigma in Canada: results from a rapid response survey
Heather Stuart1, Scott B Patten2, Michelle Koller3
1Professor and Bell Canada Mental Health and Anti-Stigma Research Chair, Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario; Senior Consultant, Opening Minds Anti-Stigma Initiative, Mental Health Commission of Canada, Calgary, Alberta.
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|January 8, 2015
Summary
Over half of Canadians expect stigma against depression. Many treated for mental illness experienced discrimination, particularly younger individuals and those with poor mental health.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Stigma surrounding mental illness, particularly depression, remains a significant public health concern.
- Previous research has lacked comprehensive population-level data on stigma in Canada.
- Understanding public perceptions and personal experiences of stigma is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present findings from the first population survey on stigma in Canada using a novel measurement tool.
- To describe Canadian public expectations regarding devaluation and discrimination against individuals with depression.
- To explore the relationship between personal experiences of stigma and sociodemographic/mental health factors among those treated for mental illness.
Main Methods:
- A representative sample of 10,389 Canadians participated in a rapid response survey conducted by Statistics Canada in May-June 2010.
- The survey measured public expectations of stigma and personal experiences of stigma among individuals who had received mental health treatment in the prior year.
Main Results:
- More than 50% of respondents believed Canadians would devalue or discriminate against someone with depression, with employer discrimination being a prominent concern.
- Over 33% of individuals treated for mental illness reported experiencing discrimination in at least one life domain.
- Discrimination experiences were significantly associated with the belief that Canadians devalue those with depression, younger age (12-15 years), and self-reported poor general mental health.
Conclusions:
- The Mental Health Experiences Module provides a vital dataset for monitoring changes in mental health stigma over time in Canada.
- This initiative supports Canada's obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
- The findings offer a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers aiming to reduce mental health stigma.
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