Cultural Factors Influencing Mental Health Stigma: Perceptions of Mental Illness (POMI) in Pakistani Emerging Adults

Cultural Factors Influencing Mental Health Stigma: Perceptions of Mental Illness (POMI) in Pakistani Emerging Adults

Pakistan has a fast-growing, young, and highly religious population. Mental health literacy and care in Pakistan do not meet the population’s needs, and mental health stigma (MHS) is cited as the cause. Explanations for MHS across cultures include collectivism, and sociocultural-religious/spiritual...

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Main Authors: Salman Shaheen Ahmad, Stephen W. Koncsol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Religions
Subjects:
Pakistan
mental illness stigma
help seeking
religion/spirituality
collectivism
exposure
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/5/401

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