The effectiveness of interventions targeting the stigma of mental illness at the workplace: a systematic review.
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Authors
Hanisch, Sabine E
Twomey, Conal D
Szeto, Andrew C H
Birner, Ulrich W
Nowak, Dennis
Sabariego, Carla
Issue Date
2016-01-06
Type
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Systematic Review
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Systematic Review
Language
en
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Abstract
The majority of people experiencing mental-health problems do not seek help, and the stigma of mental illness is considered a major barrier to seeking appropriate treatment. More targeted interventions (e.g. at the workplace) seem to be a promising and necessary supplement to public campaigns, but little is known about their effectiveness. The aim of this systematic review is to provide an overview of the evidence on the effectiveness of interventions targeting the stigma of mental illness at the workplace.
Sixteen studies were included after the literature review. The effectiveness of anti-stigma interventions at the workplace was assessed by examining changes in: (1) knowledge of mental disorders and their treatment and recognition of signs/symptoms of mental illness, (2) attitudes towards people with mental-health problems, and (3) supportive behavior.
The results indicate that anti-stigma interventions at the workplace can lead to improved employee knowledge and supportive behavior towards people with mental-health problems. The effects of interventions on employees' attitudes were mixed, but generally positive. The quality of evidence varied across studies.
This highlights the need for more rigorous, higher-quality evaluations conducted with more diverse samples of the working population. Future research should explore to what extent changes in employees' knowledge, attitudes, and supportive behavior lead to affected individuals seeking help earlier. Such investigations are likely to inform important stakeholders about the potential benefits of current workplace anti-stigma interventions and provide guidance for the development and implementation of effective future interventions.
Sixteen studies were included after the literature review. The effectiveness of anti-stigma interventions at the workplace was assessed by examining changes in: (1) knowledge of mental disorders and their treatment and recognition of signs/symptoms of mental illness, (2) attitudes towards people with mental-health problems, and (3) supportive behavior.
The results indicate that anti-stigma interventions at the workplace can lead to improved employee knowledge and supportive behavior towards people with mental-health problems. The effects of interventions on employees' attitudes were mixed, but generally positive. The quality of evidence varied across studies.
This highlights the need for more rigorous, higher-quality evaluations conducted with more diverse samples of the working population. Future research should explore to what extent changes in employees' knowledge, attitudes, and supportive behavior lead to affected individuals seeking help earlier. Such investigations are likely to inform important stakeholders about the potential benefits of current workplace anti-stigma interventions and provide guidance for the development and implementation of effective future interventions.
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Hanisch, S. E., Twomey, C. D., Szeto, A. C., Birner, U. W., Nowak, D., & Sabariego, C. (2016). The effectiveness of interventions targeting the stigma of mental illness at the workplace: a systematic review. BMC psychiatry, 16, 1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-015-0706-4
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BMC psychiatry
Volume
16
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DOI
10.1186/s12888-015-0706-4
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10.1017/S0954579400004028
10.1176/appi.ajp.2010.09121743
10.1016/j.psychres.2003.08.008
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10.1176/ps.62.2.pss6202_0135
10.1176/ps.2010.61.6.582
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10.1080/03069889708253812
10.1192/bjp.bp.113.131961
10.1016/j.appsy.2011.11.002
10.1055/s-2008-1067396
10.1186/1753-2000-2-18
10.1111/j.1440-1819.2011.02239.x
10.1176/appi.ps.201100529
10.3109/09540261.2014.924910
10.1007/s00127-012-0617-3
10.7326/0003-4819-151-4-200908180-00135
10.1108/17465729200800028
10.5463/sra.v1i1.20
10.1186/1471-244X-4-23
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10.1371/journal.pone.0100911
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10.1176/ps.2006.57.8.1199
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10.1108/JPMH-02-2013-0004
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ISSN
1471-244X