Professional Perspectives on Mental Distress: Exploring Attributional Differences and Their Association With Stigmatizing Attitudes Among Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Social Workers

Differences in attributional frameworks among mental health professionals are associated with variation in reported stigmatizing attitudes. These findings underscore the importance of addressing explanatory diversity in interdisciplinary training and suggest that nuanced understandings of etiology may inform stigma-reduction efforts. Future research should explore the role of contextual and institutional factors, as well as potential confounders, in shaping these relationships.