Effect of perceived stigma on work and social roles among individuals with mental health disorders in Saudi Arabia: findings from a national survey

Abstract Background It is known worldwide that stigma towards mental illness exists. Studies on stigma perceived by patients with mental illness have shown decreased quality of life and a negative impact on work, school and social life. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of perceiv...

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Main Authors: Areej AlFattani, Lisa Bilal, Sami Y. Saad, Mohammad Talal Naseem, Sanaa Hyder, Abdulhamid Alhabib, Abdullah Alsubaie, Yasmin Altwaijri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:Annals of General Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12991-023-00482-x