Stigma towards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Problems among Fathers and Mothers. A Cross-sectional Study
Background: Stigma toward child and adolescent mental health problems among parents has been understudied, despite its importance. Method: Sociodemographic variables, stigma associated with mental health problems in childhood and adolescence, myths about suicide, familiarity with mental health, and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos de Madrid
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Clínica y Salud. Investigación Empírica en Psicología |
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https://journals.copmadrid.org/clysa/art/clysa2024a8
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| Summary: | Background: Stigma toward child and adolescent mental health problems among parents has been understudied, despite its importance. Method: Sociodemographic variables, stigma associated with mental health problems in childhood and adolescence, myths about suicide, familiarity with mental health, and seeking professional help were assessed in a cross-sectional study in a Spanish sample (N = 268). Descriptive analyses, mean difference and regression models were carried out. Results: The results reveal medium levels of stigma, the presence of myths about suicide and average familiarity with mental health. Mothers and a higher level of education, showed lower levels of stigma and fewer myths about suicide. A regression model explains the 44% of the variance with myths about suicide, stigma and familiarity with mental health as predictors of seeking professional help attitudes. Conclusions: Stigma, myths surrounding suicide, and parental unfamiliarity with mental health may act as barriers to appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Practical implications and recommendations are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 1130-5274 2174-0550 |