Mental health stigma among people of color: An examination of the impact of racial discrimination

Objective: The primary goal of this study was to examine the relations between racial discrimination experiences and different dimensions of mental health stigma among a diverse sample of people of color. Method: Participants were recruited through blast emails at a large public university and compl...

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Published in:International journal of social psychiatry 2019-09, Vol.65 (6), p.458-467
Main Authors: Krill Williston, Sarah, Martinez, Jennifer H, Abdullah, Tahirah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Anxiety - psychology
Depression - psychology
Email
Expectations
Female
Health behavior
Health beliefs
Health problems
Health services utilization
Help seeking behavior
Humans
Linear Models
Male
Mental disorders
Mental Health
Mental health services
Minority & ethnic groups
Racial discrimination
Racism
Recovery
Social Stigma
Stigma
Stress, Psychological - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Treatment methods
Young Adult
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Summary:Objective: The primary goal of this study was to examine the relations between racial discrimination experiences and different dimensions of mental health stigma among a diverse sample of people of color. Method: Participants were recruited through blast emails at a large public university and completed an online survey (N = 205). Four linear regressions were completed predicting from recent racial discrimination experiences to (1) negative beliefs about mental health problems, (2) treatments, (3) treatment seeking and (4) anticipated stigma. Results: Results indicated that recent racial discrimination experiences contributed unique variance in anticipated stigma from loved ones, as well as negative beliefs about mental health problems. Conclusion and Implications for Practice: Racial discrimination contributes to increased anticipated stigma and negative beliefs about mental health problems. Addressing the impact of racial discrimination as it influences these dimensions of mental health stigma is important to promote recovery among people of color.
ISSN:0020-7640
1741-2854
DOI:10.1177/0020764019858651