The correlates of stigma toward mental illness among Jordanian patients with major depressive disorder

Abstract

Factors associated with stigma toward mental illness should be carefully considered when implementing anti-stigma programs for patients.

Cultural misconceptions and public stigma against mental illness among Lebanese university students

“…In this version, Eisenberg et al. changed the phrase “former mental health patient” to “a person who has received mental health treatment.” The Arabic version of updated version of the DDS was previously used in clinical and nonclinical samples in the Jordanian population …”

Prevalence of depression and anxiety among otolaryngology outpatients at Jordan University Hospital

“…The Jordan Times published that about 25% of individuals in Jordan who visit outpatient psychiatric clinics have depressive symptoms. 29 WHO 30 defined risk factors for mental disorders, which generally include individual attributes and behaviors (low self-esteem, cognitive/emotional immaturity, difficulties in communicating, medical illness, and substance use), social circumstances (loneliness, bereavement, neglect, family conflict, exposure to violence/abuse, low income and poverty, difficulties or failure at school, work stress, and unemployment), and environmental factors (poor access to basic services, injustice and discrimination, social and gender inequalities, and exposure to war or disaster). Unfortunately, the situation in most of these aspects is suboptimal in our developing country.…”

“…1,26 Jordanian patients with depression and anxiety have a poorer quality of life compared to other people. 29 In addition to disease burden itself, Jordanian patients with psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety are exposed to higher rates of prejudice, discrimination, and stigmatization and are less likely to secure a job. All these factors cause more negative impacts on their lives and in many instances, deprive them of their basic human rights.…”

“…The national survey in Jordan by Mhaidat et al detected that the risk of depression was 51.9% among cancer patients. The Jordan Times published that about 25% of individuals in Jordan who visit outpatient psychiatric clinics have depressive symptoms …”

“…Depression and anxiety are two of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders in Jordan . Jordanian patients with depression and anxiety have a poorer quality of life compared to other people . In addition to disease burden itself, Jordanian patients with psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety are exposed to higher rates of prejudice, discrimination, and stigmatization and are less likely to secure a job.…”