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The Epidemic Of Mental And Neurological Health, Mohsyn I. Malik
The Epidemic Of Mental And Neurological Health, Mohsyn I. Malik
Psychology Publications
This paper composes an image of modern mental and neurological health issues and looks to draw links to the current epidemic based on research and studies found online the internet and off-line. The goal is to examine what may be the underlying problem for a lot of these increases in mental health issues and neurodegenerative diseases and what are some promising clinical and sociocultural advances that may help. It explores problems such as the negative impact of the pharmaceutical giants, the increase in apathy in the work place and the general stigma towards mental disease. Through current research, the use …
Mediators Of Change In The Stigmatization Of Depression Among Caucasian And Asian Populations, Francois B. Botha
Mediators Of Change In The Stigmatization Of Depression Among Caucasian And Asian Populations, Francois B. Botha
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Public stigma negatively impacts public health by discouraging people with depression from seeking help. In North America, Asians reliably report higher levels of stigma and lower levels of help-seeking than do Caucasians. The reasons for this discrepancy and possible methods of reducing this have, however, rarely been explored. In Study 1, undergraduate students (n = 573) completed several questionnaires related to public stigma, values and ideological beliefs, attitudes and beliefs regarding people with depression and perceived norms. At least one week afterward, participants completed the second part of Study 1, where they were presented with contrived articles highlighting a …