The effectiveness of anti-stigma interventions for reducing mental health stigma in young people: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Experiencing mental health stigma during adolescence can exacerbate mental health conditions, reduce quality of life and inhibit young people's help-seeking for their mental health needs. For young people, education and contact have most often been viewed as suitable approaches for stigma reduction. However, evidence on the effectiveness of these anti-stigma interventions has not been consistent. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of interventions to reduce mental health stigma among youth aged 10-19 years. The review followed Cochrane and PRISMA guidelines. Eight databases were searched: PubMed, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, EMBASE, British Education Index and CNKI. Hand searching from included studies was also conducted. Randomised controlled trials and exper

SUBMITTER: Song N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10579682 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature