Experiences of stigma in psychosis: A qualitative analysis of service users’ perspectives

Eilish Burke, Lisa Wood, Elisabeth Zabel, Alexandra Clark and Anthony P. Morrison

Psychosis, 2016, vol. 8, issue 2, 130-142

Abstract: Background: Psychosis is associated with a high degree of stigma. There is relatively little qualitative research exploring service users’ experienced, perceived and internalised stigma and its impact on their lives.Material: Data from semi-structured interviews with 12 service users with experience of psychosis were subjected to secondary qualitative analysis.Discussion: Six overarching themes were identified concerning: understandings of psychosis; experiences of stigma; impacts on self; emotional responses; behavioural responses; and impact on recovery.Conclusions: Stigma is a key concern for service users with psychosis. Detailed assessment of stigma should be considered in clinical services and interventions developed to reduce stigma.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2015.1115541

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