Affiliations 

  • 1 Cambridge Institute of Public Health, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Box 113, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0SR UK
PMID: 25774215 DOI: 10.1186/s13033-015-0002-1

Abstract

Stigma of mental illness has been identified as a significant barrier to help-seeking and care. Basic knowledge of mental illness - such as its nature, symptoms and impact - are neglected, leaving room for misunderstandings on mental health and 'stigma'. Numerous researches have been conducted on stigma and discrimination of people with mental disorders. However, most of the literature investigates stigma from a cultural conception point of view, experiences of patients or public attitudes towards mental illness but little to none from the standpoint of mental health professionals. In Malaysia, this research on stigma is particularly limited. Therefore, the state of stigma and discrimination of people with mental illness was investigated from the perspectives of mental health professionals in Malaysia.

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