The general impact of self-stigma of mental illness on adult patients with depressive disorders: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental illness stigma is often common among mentally ill patients. This stigma can come from others or the patients themselves, which is called 'self-stigma'. The present study explored the widespread impacts of self-stigma on adult patients with depression. Additionally, this review compared the severity of self-stigma levels among psychiatric disorders and to review and update thoughts about self-stigma of depression.

Methods

An etiology and risk systematic review was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) approach as a guideline. The search process was performed via research databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL. The inclusion criteria are studies include participants diagnosed with depressive disorders, both genders, participants' exposure

SUBMITTER: Alqahtani R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11200989 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature