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Effectiveness of a brief digitalized psychoeducational intervention in reducing mental health stigma associated with psychosis: a single-arm Singaporean pilot trial.

Authors :
Mankiewicz, Pawel D.
Mun, Shanna K.L.
Source :
Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling & Psychotherapy. Marc2024, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p69-85. 17p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Public stigma towards psychosis constitutes a major obstacle hindering the provision of evidence-based psychotherapy. Such attitudes appear particularly concerning in South-East Asia, where people with complex mental health needs avoid seeking professional help due to high levels of stigmatization and discrimination. This study investigated the effects of a brief digitalized psychoeducational intervention on reduction of stigma associated with psychosis among young adults in Singapore. 157 participants were recruited and completed a single-arm efficacy trial. Pre- and post-intervention levels of stigma were assessed with standardized measures. Significant reduction across cognitive, attitudinal, and behavioural dimensions of stigma was achieved post-intervention. Comparing with prior studies reporting elaborate and resource-intensive public mental health education initiatives, our results suggest that similar, if not greater, outcomes might be achieved via single-session electronically delivered interventions, particularly among younger sections of Asian societies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21507686
Volume :
15
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling & Psychotherapy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179637651
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/21507686.2024.2370285