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The Intersection Of Mental Health Literacy And Mental Health Stigma: A Literature Review
The Intersection Of Mental Health Literacy And Mental Health Stigma: A Literature Review
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BACKGROUND: Any discussion of health should involve a discussion of health literacy, as it is a critical factor in the acquisition and application of health-related information. One specific area is mental health literacy (MHL), which refers to knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders.
MHL has experienced improvement in the areas of recognition, management, and prevention; however, current efforts for MHL development and improvement have a one-sided focus. MHL efforts do not address the issue of stigma in terms of reduction or awareness setting the stage for the current research.
METHODS: A review of the literature explored the intersection of MHL …