Cultural stigma, psychological distress and help-seeking: Moderating role of self-esteem and self-stigma in Lebanon
Stigma remains a pervasive condition closely related to increased psychological suffering, decreased self-esteem and lower tendencies to seek help. These inaccurate beliefs and stereotypes are associated with overall discomfort in people with mental disorders perceived as unpredictable, impulsive, and dangerous. It is important for public policy makers within collectivist cultures to better address these misconceptions and promote help-seeking attitudes.
Authors
- Myriam El Khoury-Malhame (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3397-9337)
- Toni Sawma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4942-4405)
- Rita Doumit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1374-2751)
- Souheil R. Hallit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6918-5689)
- Jad Jaber
- Chloe Joy Younis
Institutions
- Effat University (SA)
- Applied Science Private University (JO)
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (LB)
- Lebanese American University (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315063
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.75