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Anahi Collado1, Michael Zvolensky2, Carl Lejuez3
1Department of Psychology, Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.
Objective:
The current study examined the course, correlates, and predictors of mental health stigma among depressed, Spanish-speaking Latinos that were receiving treatment. This population faces significant disparities in mental health treatment and carries high levels of mental health stigma.
Method:
The study utilized data generated from a randomized clinical trial (N = 46) that evaluated the efficacy of Behavioral Activation and Supportive Counseling for depression among Latinos.
Results:
Mental health stigma decreased over time; these decreases were more pronounced among individuals who were randomized to Supportive Counseling. Mental health stigma was positively associated with depressive symptoms and therapeutic alliance over time. Mental health stigma was not related to treatment attrition.
Conclusions:
These preliminary findings indicate that mental health stigma continues to be relevant among individuals who are actively participating in treatment. Receiving mental health treatment may be sufficient to dispel some of the stigmatizing views endorsed by underserved clinical populations.
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