A qualitative study of illness identity: schizophrenia and depression

Illness identity refers to the interpretation of having mental illness in persons who regard themselves as mentally ill. Illness identity can impact people diagnosed with mental illness negatively. However, little is known about the background of illness identity. This study aimed to investigate the...

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Main Author: Namino Ottewell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2018-08-01
Series:Qualitative Research in Medicine & Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/qrmh/article/view/7420