2021
DOI: 10.1007/s40596-021-01511-1
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Stigma Towards Mental Illness at an Academic Tertiary Care Center in Lebanon

Abstract: Objective Individuals with mental illness may fall victim to stigma. In this cross-sectional study, the authors aimed to explore correlates of stigma towards mental health in a Lebanese private university and its associated tertiary medical center. Methods The authors surveyed students, staff, and faculty at the American University of Beirut and its associated medical center. They assessed stigmatizing behaviors via the Reported and Intended Behavior Scale (RIBS), perceived stigma via the Perceived Devaluation… Show more

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“…The impact of insight on the severity of delusions and auditory hallucinations is still undergoing research studies. To our knowledge, no previous studies have investigated insight levels with regards to positive psychotic symptoms among patients with schizophrenia in Lebanon, a culture that is specifically influenced by strong stigmatization towards the mentally ill for lack of mental health literacy [ 34 ]. The objective of this study was to examine the correlations between the severity of insight and positive psychotic symptoms (delusions and auditory hallucinations), while accounting for self-stigma and attitudes towards medication, in a sample of long-stay inpatients with schizophrenia.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The impact of insight on the severity of delusions and auditory hallucinations is still undergoing research studies. To our knowledge, no previous studies have investigated insight levels with regards to positive psychotic symptoms among patients with schizophrenia in Lebanon, a culture that is specifically influenced by strong stigmatization towards the mentally ill for lack of mental health literacy [ 34 ]. The objective of this study was to examine the correlations between the severity of insight and positive psychotic symptoms (delusions and auditory hallucinations), while accounting for self-stigma and attitudes towards medication, in a sample of long-stay inpatients with schizophrenia.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%