Factors influencing stigma: a comparison of Greek-Cypriot and English attitudes towards mental illness in north London.

BACKGROUND: Stigma about mental illness continues to run deeply in most societies, creating considerable difficulties for patients and families. Previous research points to particularly strong stigmatising attitudes in Greek and Greek Cypriots (Triandis 1989). It is unclear whether these attitudes...

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Main Authors: Papadopoulos, C, Leavey, G, Vincent, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2002