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this blog explores stigma as one of the most common and challenging social issues that affects people living with bipolar disorder.
for many with bipolar disorder, as well as other mental health conditions, stigma remains a real and regular burden in everyday life. in addition to the
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depression and mania—the companion moods of bipolar disorder—are “ancient illnesses” and common among the general population, and successfully treating them is perhaps the best way to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness, said noted clinical psychologist kay redfield jamison tuesday evening in sarratt cinema.
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background one of the most challenging issues faced by families of people living with bipolar disorder is stigma. this study was conducted to explain the process of stigma experience in the families of people living with bipolar disorder using the grounded theory method. methods data for this study were collected through semi-structured interviews with participants in razi psychiatric hospital in tehran, iran, via purposive sampling and field notetaking. the dependability, conformability, and transferability measures were included to support the data accuracy and robustness, and maxqda 2020 software was used to facilitate data coding. the strauss–corbin method was used to analyse the data. results a total of 20 family members of people living with bipolar disorder, four people living with bipolar disorder, and three mental health professionals participated in this study. the analysis of participants’ experiences led to identifying 64 subcategories, 21 categories, and six main concepts, including social deprivation, being labelled, cultural deficiency and lack of awareness, economic challenges, forced acceptance of the existing situation, and social isolation. conclusion families of people living with bipolar disorder experience social deprivation, social isolation, and social rejection, which have irreparable consequences for them. overcoming stigma in these families should be a priority of policymakers and planners in the field of psychosocial health.
childbirth is an established trigger for the onset of bipolar disorders (bd) in the postpartum period, causing significant pathology and disability. research has shown that the stigma of mental illness for new mothers is a powerful obstacle to care, preventing women from accessing critical treatment and social support. however, the majority of research has examined the relationship between the stigma and postpartum depression, leaving a gap in knowledge regarding stigma and postpartum bipolar disorder. the problem addressed in this grounded theory study was the lack of knowledge regarding the stigma of a diagnosis of bipolar disorder (bd) in the first year postpartum. a theoretical sample of 15 women given a clinical diagnosis of a bd in the first year postpartum participated in one, 60-90-minute recorded interview using semi-structured questions. i analyzed typed interview transcripts using open, axial, and selective coding according to grounded theory methods. emergent categories: diagnosis, experiencing stigma, and lack of understanding revealed the relief in the initial diagnosis and the subsequent experience of stigma in the form of stigmatizing stereotypes, prejudicial attitudes and discrimination, and the development of the belief that stigma was caused by universal lack of understanding regarding bd. the core category of born out of fear was identified. selective coding confirmed that the stigma experienced by participants was consistent with existing models of stigma, with the exception that women did not describe their babies or other children as components of the experience of stigma. increased understanding of the stigma of mental illness for new mothers creates pathways for future research.
recurrent (hypo)manic and depressive episodes alternate with euthymic periods in bipolar disorder (bd). subthreshold symptoms are frequently experienced during interepisodes of bd. many patients fail to achieve full recovery which leads to increase their risk of...
i have always believed that mental health is the foundation of physical and spiritual health and that many people find it difficult to seek help for mental health conditions.
while the stigma surrounding mental health has lessened in the last decade, there is still misunderstanding associated with people with mental health conditions. margaret simkins, lmsw, explains how we can all work to reduce those negative associations.
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bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. it is characterized by unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to handle daily tasks. however, despite its prevalence, bipolar disorder is still stigmatized in many societies. this stigma can make it difficult for people living with bipolar disorder... view article
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stigma has been found to have an impact on those living with bipolar disorder, with many experiencing negative consequences of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination as a result of their condition. the aim of this review was to assess the current literature in bipolar disorder to determine the im …
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