Mental Health Stigma Reduction Interventions Among Men: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Stigma surrounding mental health, particularly among men, remains a significant barrier to men engaging with support services for their mental health. Despite increasing evidence of interventions targeting different aspects of stigma reduction, there is a notable gap in the literature concerning male-specific mental health stigma reduction interventions and on the underlying behavior change techniques (BCTs) used to reduce stigma. The purpose of this review is to synthesize the evidence relating to the impact of mental health stigma reduction interventions among men and to explore the underlying BCTs associated with each intervention. The review was restricted to empirical research reporting on interventions targeting mental health stigma in male-dominated populations. The quality appraisa

SUBMITTER: Sweeney J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11585030 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature