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Intergroup contact and mental health stigma: A comparative effectiveness meta-analysis
Rachel D Maunder1, Fiona A White1
1School of Psychology, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Clinical Psychology Review
|June 30, 2019
Summary
Intergroup contact strategies significantly reduce mental health stigma globally. Effectiveness varied by country and professional group, offering insights for targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Public Health
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Mental health stigma is a pervasive global issue.
- Existing stigma reduction interventions show methodological variability, hindering effective implementation.
- Identifying effective strategies and their moderators is crucial for policy and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a meta-analysis of intergroup contact strategies for reducing mental health stigma.
- To examine potential moderators influencing the effectiveness of these interventions.
- To inform policymakers and researchers on optimal stigma reduction initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search of 5 databases for published and unpublished studies.
- Inclusion of 101 studies from 24 countries, encompassing immediate, short-term, and medium-term outcomes.
- Meta-analysis of data from 15,826 participants for immediate outcomes.
Main Results:
- Intergroup contact demonstrated a significant small-to-medium effect in reducing mental health stigma across all time points.
- Effectiveness was not moderated by educational components, contact medium, or specific mental illness.
- Stronger effects were observed in non-Western countries and among university students and health professionals.
Conclusions:
- Intergroup contact is an effective strategy for reducing mental health stigma.
- Contextual factors, such as geographic location and participant profession, influence intervention effectiveness.
- Findings can guide the development and investment in targeted, evidence-based stigma reduction programs.
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