The Effects Of Stigma On Patients With Schizophrenia

The Impact of Stigma on Patients Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Randip Dhaliwal University of Calgary ACWR 303 March 21, 2015 Abstract The aim of this paper is to explore the various effects of stigma on individuals struggling with schizophrenia. The research discussed will account for the causes of stigma and potential solutions that should be set in place in order to reduce feelings of shame or humiliation among patients. Relevant journal articles were found through the use of PubMed and the studies analyzed were conducted among individuals who had previously received a diagnosis for schizophrenia. Results indicated that stigmatization and discrimination had an overall negative effect on the well-being of patients. Findings of the research also indicated that media outlets often depicted individuals with schizophrenia as intrusive or violent. 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