STIGMA: BARRIER TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE AMONG ETHNIC MINORITIES

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dc.contributor.authorGary, Faye
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-14T15:01:43Z
dc.date.available2019-08-14T15:01:43Z
dc.date.issued2005
dc.description.abstractThis paper explicates the stigma of mental illness as it is experienced by four ethnic minority groups in the United States. Concerns about prejudice and discrimination among individuals who suffer burdens related to mental illness are delineated. It is proposed that ethnic minority groups, who already confront prejudice and discrimination because of their group affiliation, suffer double stigma when faced with the burdens of mental illness. The potency of the stigma of mental illness is one reason why some ethnic minority group members who would benefit from mental health services elect not to seek or adequately participate in treatment. The combination of stigma and membership in an ethnic minority group can impede treatment and well-being, creating preventable and treatable mortalities and morbidities. The article concludes with recommendations for research and health policy implications.
dc.description.urihttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01612840500280638
dc.identifierhttps://doi.org/10.13016/pqcn-q1tt
dc.identifier.citationGary, Faye (2005) STIGMA: BARRIER TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE AMONG ETHNIC MINORITIES. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 26 (10). pp. 979-999.
dc.identifier.otherEprint ID 1138
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1903/23062
dc.subjectHealth Equity
dc.subjectPolicy
dc.subjectMental Health
dc.subjectResearch
dc.subjectmental illness
dc.subjectethnic minority groups
dc.subjectstigma
dc.subjectdiscrimination
dc.subjectmental health services
dc.titleSTIGMA: BARRIER TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE AMONG ETHNIC MINORITIES
dc.typeArticle

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