social psychology and the stigma of mental illness Flashcards
This chapter described three ways to challenge public stigma. What are they? Briefly describe the effectiveness of each (according to this chapter)
1) Education: challenging myths about MI; Evidence tends to show that those with a better understanding of MI are less likely to endorse stigma & discriminate. Produces short-term improvements in attitude. Impact of education programs might be limited & immediate effects of educational programs found that these kinds of programs produce small reductions in the stigma of MI. Exportable!
2) Protest: – limited effect on public prejudice – rebound? “Economic protests” might have a significant impact on media in getting stigmatizing images of MI withdrawn
3) Contact: those who interact with individuals with MI are less likely to endorse stigmatizing beliefs & more likely to endorse positive statements/attitudes about the population
What are three methods for diminishing self-stigma, according to this chapter? Briefly discuss each.
-Empowerment & Anti-Stigma Programs: Collaborative services; sense of control; consumer satisfaction & integration of feedback; coaching-based services
-Risks vs. benefits of disclosing: disapproval; termination; exclusion; stress vs. ↓ shame & ↑ self-esteem, emergence of support, access, & connection; ↓ prejudice
-Cognitive reframing: mechanism to change negative thoughts related to stigmatizing statements; identify & challenge; supported by RCTs; *CBTp
-Reducing label avoidance –> anti-stigma strategies for public should reduce the concerns of those considering Tx but are worried about risks of label
