Mezey, G; White, S
(2016)
Stigma and Discrimination in Mentally Disordered Offender Patients – a comparison with a non-forensic population.
Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, 27 (4).
pp. 517-529.
ISSN 1478-9949
https://doi.org/10.1080/14789949.2016.1172658
SGUL Authors: Mezey, Gillian Clare
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Abstract
High levels of stigma and discrimination are reported by individuals with mental health problems. Aim: To assess self-reported levels of stigma and discrimination in forensic psychiatric patients, with psychotic illness, compared with general adult psychiatric patients with psychosis. Hypothesis: Individuals with a history of violent offending, as well as severe mental illness, report more stigma and discrimination, than non offender patients, as a result of them being perceived as dangerous and unpredictable. Method: Experiences of stigma and discrimination were compared in 32 forensic and 32 non-forensic general psychiatric patients, with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, using the Stigma and Discrimination Scale (DISC). Results: Stigma and discrimination were widely reported by all patients, particularly affecting relationships with family, intimate relationships and friendships. No significant difference emerged between the forensic and non-forensic patients, in experienced or anticipated stigma. Conclusions: We suggest that the lower level of psycho pathology, longer inpatient stays and intensive rehabilitation for forensic patients may reduce the extent to which these patients experience stigma and discrimination.
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Additional Information: | © 2016 Taylor and Francis. | ||||||
Keywords: | Psychiatry | ||||||
SGUL Research Institute / Research Centre: | Academic Structure > Population Health Research Institute (INPH) | ||||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology | ||||||
ISSN: | 1478-9949 | ||||||
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Publisher License: | Publisher's own licence | ||||||
URI: | https://openaccess.sgul.ac.uk/id/eprint/107838 | ||||||
Publisher's version: | https://doi.org/10.1080/14789949.2016.1172658 |
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