Comparisons of beliefs in mental health stigma in communities and those who police them

The Intersection of Health and Justice: An Evaluation of Mental Health First Aid Training for Justice-involved Professionals

“…Unfortunately, justice-involved professionals are not immune to these stigmatized beliefs. In fact, recent evidence suggests that police hold more stigmatizing views towards PwMI than other community members (Tartaro et al, 2023). As an officer's actions regarding use of force are influenced by a suspect's demeanor (Farrell, 2022), this consideration of stigma is especially relevant to police work, and it is even more of a concern today.…”