It takes one to know one: prevalence and self-disclosure of mental illness among physicians and psychologists working in psychiatric services in Denmark

The results suggest lived experience with mental illness can be seen as a strength with increased patient understanding and empathy emphasizing that lived experience should not be perceived as a professional barrier. However, lived experience can cause negative impacts which highlights that physicians' health programs should address mental health stigma, and professional associations facilitate more openness and support for members with lived experience.