Treatment-seeking methods, internalized stigma, and perceived social support levels of patients with mental disorders in different cultures: comparison of Eastern and Western examples in Turkiye
The study concludes that cultural factors significantly influence patients' attitudes toward treatment and mental health care. It emphasizes the need for culturally sensitive approaches in mental health interventions, particularly in rural and disadvantaged areas. Community-based psychoeducation programs could help reduce stigma and encourage earlier help-seeking behaviors.
Authors
- Şengül Kocamer Şahin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5371-3907)
- Fatima Özdemir Şiğva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0038-5740)
- Nurgül Özdemir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9466-1357)
- Ali Rıza Türkmen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3756-698X)
Institutions
- University of Health Science (KH)
- Mardin Artuklu University (TR)
- Bağcılar Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
- Gaziantep University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nordic Journal of Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-04-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08039488.2025.2486380
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.32