Representations of depression and schizophrenia in the community: The role of illness and risk perceptions on help-seeking intentions

ObjectiveIllness perceptions (IPs) are important in understanding human reactions to illnesses, including mental health disorders. They influence risk perceptions and several variables relevant to the adjustment to a disorder, treatment seeking, and health outcomes. This study sought to compare IP,...

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Main Authors: David Dias Neto, Maria João Figueiras, Rita Sebastião
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1011195/full