A comparative study of social distance toward epilepsy and mental health conditions in Japan
We demonstrate that perceptions of social distance are condition-specific and shaped by unique factors, such as beliefs, education, and personal experiences. We advocate for tailored stigma-reduction approaches, emphasizing the treatability of epilepsy and addressing misconceptions about unpredictability in mental health conditions. Our findings provide a foundation for fostering social inclusion and advancing public understanding of these conditions.
Authors
- Takahiro Nakashima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6369-6154)
- Sayaka Kobayashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0340-2908)
- Denny Kerkhoff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5351-1013)
- Haruo Yoshimasu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6395-3720)
- Axel Mayer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9716-878X)
- Takayuki Iwayama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2191-4146)
- Izumi Kuramochi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6416-5213)
Institutions
- Showa Women's University (JP)
- Hochschule Bielefeld (DE)
- Azumi Hospital (JP)
- Social Insurance Saitama Chuo Hospital (JP)
- Saitama Medical University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/pcn5.70099
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Japan Epilepsy Research Foundation
- Epilepsiatutkimussäätiö
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science