Stigma experienced by persons diagnosed to have a mental illness – a descriptive study
<p><strong>Background</strong></p><p>In Sri Lanka, mental illness is often considered an embarrassing topic, which is not openly discussed. The stigma associated with mental illness influences the way people choose to seek help and the use of services.</p><p>...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
2017-12-01
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Series: | Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry |
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Online Access: | https://sljpsyc.sljol.info/articles/8157 |