Factors that Influence Mental Health Stigma Among 8th Grade Adolescents |
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Authors: | Anita Chandra Cynthia S Minkovitz |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Population and Family Health Sciences, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 North Wolfe Street, Mail Stop #4527, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA;(2) Present address: RAND, 1200 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202-5050, USA |
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Abstract: | Unmet mental health need is a significant problem for adolescents. Although stigma is identified as a major barrier to the
use of mental health services among youth, there is limited research on this topic. In-depth interviews (n=57) among a sample of 8th grade students in a suburban, mid-Atlantic community portray adolescent mental health attitudes
and how these views are shaped. Satisfactory personal experiences with mental health services as well as accurate mental health
knowledge contribute to positive mental health attitudes among teens. The anticipation of negative responses towards mental
health care-seeking from family members, peers, and school staff are key factors in teens’ comfort and willingness to address
mental health concerns. The research provides critical information on the factors that contribute to the development of stigma
and emphasizes the need to address stigma in youth mental health education, programs, and treatment plans.
Authors are affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Population and Family Health
Sciences. Dr. Chandra has a background in adolescent health, and is particularly interested in improving the accessibility
and appropriateness of youth mental health services and involving young people in the translation of research into practice.
Dr. Minkovitz is interested in improving preventive service delivery, enhancing quality of care, and understanding maternal
factors that influence children’s receipt of health care |
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Keywords: | Stigma Mental illness Mental health Adolescence |
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