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Reducing stigma: the effect of an educational intervention

The stigma associated with a mental illness can be an impediment to recovery and has been described as more long lasting and disabling than the illness itself (Schulze & Angermeyer, 2003). Thus reducing stigma is an important
cornerstone in any mental health strategy. This study examined the impact of an educational presentation by the Edmonton Early Psychosis Intervention Clinic (EEPIC) on reducing stigma associated with psychosis and schizophrenia. Stigma was measured using the Attribution Questionnaire (Corrigan, Markowitz, Watson, Rowan, & Kubiak, 2003) and the World Psychiatric Association’s Presentation Evaluation (Sartorius & Schulze, 2005). Respondents’ knowledge about the causes of schizophrenia improved as a result of the presentation. In addition, respondents viewed people with schizophrenia as less dangerous and were less socially distancing after the educational presentation. These results provide preliminary evidence that a time-limited educational presentation can foster positive attitudes and reduce the stigma related to schizophrenia. / Measurement, Evaluation and Cognition

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:LACETR/oai:collectionscanada.gc.ca:AEU.10048/587
Date11 1900
CreatorsBurns, Amy Minh Nhat
ContributorsLeighton, Jacqueline (Educational Psychology), Purdon, Scot (Psychiatry), Gierl, Mark (Educational Psychology), Purdon, Scot (Psychiatry), Leighton, Jacqueline (Educational Psychology)
Source SetsLibrary and Archives Canada ETDs Repository / Centre d'archives des thèses électroniques de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis
Format689545 bytes, application/pdf
RelationNguyen-Burns, A., Goddard, K., Purdon, S.E. (2009) Reducing stigma: the effect of an early psychosis educational program. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 35 (supplement 1), p.128.

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