Knowledge and Perception Towards Psychotropic Drugs Among the General Population in Saudi Arabia
Psychological well-being is crucial for health, but misconceptions persist, acting as barriers that impede people from seeking and accepting necessary psychiatric care. The findings highlight the need for targeted public education and healthcare professional training to improve Confirmed understanding and reduce stigma around psychotropic drugs in Saudi Arabia. A multifaceted approach involving policy development, community outreach, and ongoing research is essential for enhancing mental health outcomes and treatment accessibility.
Authors
- Safaa Alsanosi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6453-754X)
- M. Radwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4641-6523)
- Mohammed Shaikhomer
- Asim Muhammed Alshanberi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5215-0049)
- Bader M Al-Murad
- Eatedal M Al-Shareef
- Alaa M Kadah Salim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0005-7379)
- Nada M Al-Farrah
- Salman A Hakami
- Adnan A Moallem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1425-9851)
Institutions
- King Abdulaziz University (SA)
- Umm al-Qura University (SA)
- University of Jeddah (SA)
- Ministry of Health (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychology Research and Behavior Management
- Published
- 2024-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/prbm.s485798
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.93