Stigma associated with mental health problems among young people in India: a systematic review of magnitude, manifestations and recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, 20% of young people experience mental disorders. In India, only 7.3% of its 365 million youth report such problems. Although public stigma associated with mental health problems particularly affects help-seeking among young people, the extent of stigma among young people in India is unknown. Describing and characterizing public stigma among young people will inform targeted interventions to address such stigma in India, and globally. Thus, we examined the magnitude and manifestations of public stigma, and synthesised evidence of recommendations to reduce mental-health-related stigma among young people in India.

Method

A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies was conducted. Nine electronic databases were searched and 30 studies (n = 

SUBMITTER: Gaiha SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7667785 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature