Snapshot of knowledge and stigma toward mental health disorders and treatment in Spain
These findings suggest a significant shift in how Spanish society views mental disorders, marking progress over decades of discrimination. Reducing the stigma associated with mental health can encourage individuals to seek assistance without the fear of judgment or discrimination, thereby increasing the likelihood of early intervention and treatment. Open conversations about mental health within families, communities, and workplaces can create a supportive environment that enhances recovery. However, continued efforts and awareness campaigns targeted to broader audiences remain necessary. Responsible media portrayals of mental health, avoiding stigmatizing language or sensationalism, are also essential.
Authors
- Rosa M. Molina-Ruiz
- Luís Gutiérrez-Rojas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0082-2189)
- Carolina Donat‐Vargas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4523-4148)
- María Pérez-Páramo
- Guillermo Lahera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6152-3564)
- Andrea Varaona (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6988-4244)
- Miguel Ángel Alvarez‐Mon
Institutions
- Universidad de Granada (ES)
- Universidad de Alcalá (ES)
- Instituto Cajal (ES)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Hospital Clínico San Carlos (ES)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (ES)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (ES)
- Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias (ES)
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ES)
- Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (ES)
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ES)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (ES)
- Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2024-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1372955
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.93