Anti-stigma training and positive changes in mental illness stigma outcomes in medical students in ten countries: a mediation analysis on pathways via empathy development and anxiety reduction.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Studies of mental illness stigma reduction interventions have been criticised for failing to evaluate behavioural outcomes and mechanisms of action. This project evaluates training for medical students entitled 'Responding to Experienced and Anticipated Discrimination' (READ), developed to focus on skills in addition to attitudes and knowledge. We aimed to (i) evaluate the effectiveness of READ with respect to knowledge, attitudes, and clinical communication skills in responding to mental illness-related discrimination, and (ii) investigate whether its potential effectiveness was mediated via empathy or/and intergroup anxiety.

Methods

This is an international multisite non-randomised pre- vs post-controlled study. Eligible medical students were currently undertaking

SUBMITTER: Potts LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9375761 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature