2015
DOI: 10.5935/2238-3182.20150127
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Mental illness and stigma

Abstract: Estima-se que 450 milhões de pessoas no mundo sofram de transtornos mentais, com elevado custo para indivíduos e sociedade. Percentual de 14% do fardo de doenças é atribuível aos transtornos neuropsiquiátricos, principalmente em decorrência da natureza crônica e incapacitante da depressão e de outros transtornos psiquiátricos comuns. Pessoas com doenças mentais graves lutam contra dois problemas: os sintomas, que interferem na autonomia, independência e qualidade de vida, e o estigma social. O estigma associad… Show more

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“…Another important issue is the fact that the class of medications analyzed (which act on the nervous system) are mainly used for diseases that are stigmatized (schizophrenia, depression, mood disorders, substance use disorders) by society 19 . This may explain the scarcity of reactions identified, as these diseases are not the target of major studies and investments by the pharmaceutical industry, unlike other diseases such as cancer 20 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Another important issue is the fact that the class of medications analyzed (which act on the nervous system) are mainly used for diseases that are stigmatized (schizophrenia, depression, mood disorders, substance use disorders) by society 19 . This may explain the scarcity of reactions identified, as these diseases are not the target of major studies and investments by the pharmaceutical industry, unlike other diseases such as cancer 20 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…According to our analyses, ‘Inclusion of patient representative in the team’ may also be important for the quality of recommendations. Considering patients unique views, preferences and values regarding treatment benefits and harms enriches CPGs, helps minimise disease stigmatisation and improves adherence to treatment 47–50…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…People's behavior starts to be seen as unpredictable, fickle and problematic, arouses anguish, fear and anxiety, because it is believed to be facing something unknown, which is out of control, putting professionals in the place of impotence and generating frustration (35) . investment, which implies the deterioration of the health conditions and reduced quality of life (36) .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%