Stigma of mental illness in India linked to poverty
Thursday, March 5, 2015 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
The stigma surrounding people with severe mental illness in India leads to increased poverty among them, especially women, according to new research. "Mental health professionals must incorporate an understanding of multidimensional poverty stressors as well as address family and community dynamics," authors. "Our findings go beyond medical and public health and link mental health to international development."