Session 10 Flashcards
1
Q
What did the defeat depression campaign involve?
A
Newspapers, magazines, radio, television
Made significant positive changes
Treatment for counselling very favourable
Antidepressant were regarded as addictive & less effective
2
Q
What did the RC Psychiatrists campaign involve?
A
Targeted doctors, children, young people, media, employers, general public
Used tool kits, websites, publications
16-19 year olds have the most negative views
3
Q
Why do people stigmatise?
A
Own self esteem Control enhancement Anxiety buffering Threat of the unknown Dealing with uncertainty Family beliefs Cultural beliefs
4
Q
Effects of stigma on the stigmatised?
A
Psychological distress Self esteem lowered Anger Anxiety Academic and other achievements poorer
5
Q
What is stigma?
A
Social disapproval of:
- personal character
- religion
- race
- sexual orientation
- mental health condition
