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What did the defeat depression campaign involve?
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Newspapers, magazines, radio, television
Made significant positive changes
Treatment for counselling very favourable
Antidepressant were regarded as addictive & less effective
2
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What did the RC Psychiatrists campaign involve?
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Targeted doctors, children, young people, media, employers, general public
Used tool kits, websites, publications
16-19 year olds have the most negative views
3
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Why do people stigmatise?
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Own self esteem Control enhancement Anxiety buffering Threat of the unknown Dealing with uncertainty Family beliefs Cultural beliefs
4
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Effects of stigma on the stigmatised?
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Psychological distress Self esteem lowered Anger Anxiety Academic and other achievements poorer
5
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What is stigma?
A
Social disapproval of:
- personal character
- religion
- race
- sexual orientation
- mental health condition
Mood Disorders
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