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RETRACTED: Family Members' Perspectives on Mental Illness Stigma: A Community Study
Joseph Adu1, Abe Oudshoorn2, Kelly Anderson3
1Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Faculty of Community Services, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Summary
Family members view mental illness stigma as a societal shame, advocating for awareness and structural reforms. Addressing stigma requires integrated preventive and therapeutic healthcare, promoting inclusivity for individuals with mental disorders.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Mental illnesses present significant vulnerabilities due to pervasive public stigma.
- Stigma surrounding mental health problems impacts individuals' daily lives and social interactions.
- Family members' perspectives are crucial for understanding and mitigating mental illness stigma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore family members' views on mental illness stigma.
- To identify strategies for reducing mental illness stigma from a family perspective.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative narrative inquiry approach was used.
- 15 immediate family members of individuals with mental illness participated.
- Thematic analysis, guided by Braun and Clarke's technique, was employed.
Main Results:
- Two main themes emerged: 'mental illness stigma in action' and 'addressing stigma as a society'.
- Participants described stigma as a 'mark of shame' leading to discrimination.
- Stigma reduction requires societal awareness, positive mental health promotion, and structural reforms.
Conclusions:
- Advocated for equal focus on preventive and therapeutic mental healthcare.
- Highlighted the need for policies, interventions, and programs to reduce social stigma.
- Emphasized the importance of reducing stigma for family and societal inclusivity.
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