Stigma of mental illness. Does it cause help seeking delay? - Amatya, Richa
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Stigma is a sign of disgrace that sets a person apart from others in the society. Despite of various advances in the field of Psychiatry, stigma remains and is quite evident in patients with mental illness and has detrimental effect on their lives. Stigma, which is a reality for such people, may be self perceived or imposed upon by the public. Among the various factors that leads to help seeking delay, this book has aimed to determine whether stigma of mental illness has any influence in delaying the help seeking behavior.

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Stigma is a sign of disgrace that sets a person apart from others in the society. Despite of various advances in the field of Psychiatry, stigma remains and is quite evident in patients with mental illness and has detrimental effect on their lives. Stigma, which is a reality for such people, may be self perceived or imposed upon by the public. Among the various factors that leads to help seeking delay, this book has aimed to determine whether stigma of mental illness has any influence in delaying the help seeking behavior.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Richa Amatya, MBBS, MD Psychiatrie: Master-Abschluss in Psychiatrie vom Manipal College of Medical Sciences in Pokhara, Nepal. Dozentin/Beratende Psychiaterin im Dhulikhel Hospital - Kathmandu University Hospital, Kavre, Nepal und Psychiaterin im Strafvollzug im Dhulikhel Prison, Kavre, Nepal.