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["StigMa" - Evaluation of a Psychological Therapy Program for Stigma-Management]
Manuela Schenner1, Daniela Kohlbauer1, Ullrich Meise1
1pro mente tirol, Innsbruck, Österreich.
Psychiatrische Praxis
|April 4, 2017
Summary
The StigMa therapy program helped psychiatric patients reduce perceived discrimination. Participants found the stigma management intervention highly positive, with plans for further adaptation and reevaluation.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Mental Health
Background:
- Internalized stigma and self-stigmatization pose significant challenges for individuals with psychiatric illnesses.
- Effective management strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an adaptive therapy program called Stigma Management (StigMa).
- To assess the program's impact on managing internalized stigma and self-stigmatization in psychiatric patients.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study involving 26 patients in day-hospitals who participated in 11 group sessions across 6 modules.
- A control group of 20 patients did not participate in the StigMa program.
- Pre- and post-intervention assessments used the Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale.
Main Results:
- While no significant interaction effects were found, the treatment group reported a significant reduction in perceived discrimination after the program.
- The StigMa program received extremely positive evaluations from the participants.
Conclusions:
- The StigMa program shows promise in reducing perceived discrimination among psychiatric patients.
- Future iterations will incorporate participant feedback and methodological improvements for reevaluation.