Conference paper

STIGMA OF PSYCHIATRIC DISEASES AND PSYCHIATRY

Alma Bravo-Mehmedbašić ; Private psychiatric office "ABM", Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sabina Kučukalić orcid.org/0000-0003-3008-528X ; Clinical Centre University Sarajevo, Psychiatric clinic Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract

The aim of this review is evaluate stigma seen among people suffering from psychiatric disorders. We will show the negative
effects of stigma on psychiatric services and evaluate the importance of continiuous anti-stigma programs. It is encouraging that new anit-stigma programmes are developed. The aim of this program is the restoration of dignity to patients and institutions. Media play an important role in shaping the view of an average person on psychiatric patients and most programms use media as a mediator to promote a positive attitude to psychiatric disorders. Apart from ignorance, fear and hostility they have to deal with self-stigma, as well. Through anti-stigma programs, psychoeducation of patients and families about the disorder and treatment options we can give them an acitve role in the treatment, restore dignity, self-confidence, quality of life and reintegrate them into the society.

Keywords

stigma; effect of stigma; psychiatry

Hrčak ID:

264001

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/264001

Publication date:

18.10.2017.

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