Labelling of mental illness in a paediatric emergency department and its implications for stigma reduction education Cover

Labelling of mental illness in a paediatric emergency department and its implications for stigma reduction education

Perspectives on Medical Education

Volume 6 (2017): Issue 3

By: Javeed Sukhera, Kristina Miller, Alexandra Milne, Christina Scerbo, Rodrick Lim, Alicia Cooper and Chris Watling

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|Mar 2017

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The confluence of socio-cultural forces and fear, frustration and helplessness lead to stigmatizing labels being attached to patients with mental illness and further avoidance behaviours which perpetuate frustration and helplessness. Possible solutions include re-framing patient-provider interactions towards humanizing labels, emphasizing compassion, empathy and openness. Fostering engagement may enhance provider self-efficacy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/S40037-017-0333-5 | Journal eISSN: 2212-277X

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Language: English

Published on: Mar 7, 2017

Published by: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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© 2017 Javeed Sukhera, Kristina Miller, Alexandra Milne, Christina Scerbo, Rodrick Lim, Alicia Cooper, Chris Watling, published by Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
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