Self-stigma, mentally ill persons and health services: An integrative review of literature

Bruna Sordi Carrara; Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura

doi:10.1016/j.apnu.2017.11.001

Self-stigma, mentally ill persons and health services: An integrative review of literature

Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2018 Apr;32(2):317-324. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2017.11.001. Epub 2017 Nov 7.

Authors

Bruna Sordi Carrara¹, Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura²

Affiliations

¹ University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil.
² University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil. Electronic address: caaventu@eerp.usp.br.

PMID: 29579531
DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2017.11.001

Abstract

Integrative review about self-stigma among people with mental illness and its relationship with health services. A total of 149 articles were found in four databases. After screening, 9 articles were selected for complete reading and data extraction. The studies identified that higher levels of self-stigma result in lower levels of adherence to treatment and that lower levels of self-stigma result in greater adherence to treatment. Active participation and engagement in the aspects of care facilitate the empowerment of people with mental illness for better adherence to treatment, reduction of self-stigma and increase of recovery possibilities.

Keywords: Health services; Mentally ill persons; Self-stigma.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Health Services / statistics & numerical data*
Humans
Mental Disorders / therapy*
Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / psychology*
Power, Psychological
Social Stigma*
Stereotyping