controversies in psychiatry Flashcards
define stigma
a social construct that devalues people due to a distinguishing characteristic or mark
define discrimination
the actual behaviour towards another group
involves excluding or restricting members of one group from opportunities that are available to other groups
define prejudice
a prejudgement
an assumption made about someone/something before having adequate knowledge to be able to do so w/ guaranteed accuracy
what is stigma and what does it result in
negative differentiation due to particular condition or state
leads to discriminatory practices
how does stigma develop
attitudes develop early in childhood
stable over many years
influenced by personal experience
tolerance depends on closeness of interaction
little change in attitudes over last 50yrs although more progress recently
stigma and mental illness
beliefs reinforced by sensational media reports
results in reluctance to talking about it and seeking help
approaches to combat us and them attitude towards mental illness
individual
good medication management
CBT - help overcome felt stigma
consider own attitudes and awareness e.g. disrespectful language, jokes
influence of celebrities and media
issues in psychiatry
stigma
diagnosis
social control
rising rates of antidepressant prescription
security
detention
