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Perspetiva de indivíduos com experiência em doença mental sobre o estigma
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O estigma e a perturbação mental têm sido correlacionados na maioria da literatura.
Devido à ação de movimentos ativistas, de indivíduos com e sem experiência em doença mental,
o estigma envolvente a esta tem vindo a diminuir. A pandemia teve, também, um papel
fundamental na perceção que o mundo tem sobre a doença mental, uma vez que salientou a
importância da sua consideração através da experiência e testemunho desta, promovendo uma
alteração de perspetiva. Este estigma, perpetuado socialmente, leva a ostracização, que impactua
negativamente a vida do indivíduo, em diversas dimensões. O estudo desta temática é de extrema
importância, pelo impacto que tem na vida dos indivíduos, e visa averiguar quais as ações mais
eficazes. Vasta literatura descreve que o estigma se encontra ainda profundamente enraizado
socialmente. Assim, o objetivo da presente dissertação é aprofundar como o estigma e a
discriminação afeta indivíduos com experiência em doença mental, ou seja, como o estigma
continua a ser sentido e em que dimensões da vida do indivíduo este é mais significativo. Foi
aplicado o questionário, traduzido para a língua portuguesa, Discrimination and Stigma Scale
(DISC-9), a trinta indivíduos com experiência em doença mental. Os resultados deste estudo
demonstraram uma relação substancial entre o estigma e a saúde mental, revelando a natureza
profunda e complexa dessa questão, influenciada por fatores culturais, contextuais e sociais. É
necessário implementar intervenções que promovam a literacia em saúde mental e que abordem
as desigualdades de gênero ainda presentes na sociedade, principalmente no ambiente escolar.
ABSTRACT: Stigma and mental disorders have been correlated in most literature. Due to the actions of activist movements and individuals with and without mental illness, the stigma surrounding it has been decreasing. The pandemic also played a fundamental role in the world's perception of mental illness, highlighting the importance of considering it through experience and testimony, promoting a change in perspective. This stigma, socially perpetuated, leads to ostracization, which in turn negatively impacts the individual's life in several dimensions. This is why it's so important to study this topic and understand what actions are most effective in preventing it, as vast literature still describes stigma against mental illnesses as something socially deeply rooted. Thus, the objective of this dissertation is to delve deeper into how stigma and discrimination affect individuals who experience mental illness, meaning how stigma continues to be felt and in which dimensions of a person's life it's most significant. The questionnaire, translated into Portuguese, the Discrimination and Stigma Scale (DISC-9), was applied to thirty individuals with experience of mental illness. The results of this study demonstrate a substantial relationship between stigma and mental health, revealing the deep and complex nature of this issue, influenced by cultural, contextual and social factors. It is necessary to implement interventions that promote mental health literacy and address gender inequalities still present in society, especially in the school environment
ABSTRACT: Stigma and mental disorders have been correlated in most literature. Due to the actions of activist movements and individuals with and without mental illness, the stigma surrounding it has been decreasing. The pandemic also played a fundamental role in the world's perception of mental illness, highlighting the importance of considering it through experience and testimony, promoting a change in perspective. This stigma, socially perpetuated, leads to ostracization, which in turn negatively impacts the individual's life in several dimensions. This is why it's so important to study this topic and understand what actions are most effective in preventing it, as vast literature still describes stigma against mental illnesses as something socially deeply rooted. Thus, the objective of this dissertation is to delve deeper into how stigma and discrimination affect individuals who experience mental illness, meaning how stigma continues to be felt and in which dimensions of a person's life it's most significant. The questionnaire, translated into Portuguese, the Discrimination and Stigma Scale (DISC-9), was applied to thirty individuals with experience of mental illness. The results of this study demonstrate a substantial relationship between stigma and mental health, revealing the deep and complex nature of this issue, influenced by cultural, contextual and social factors. It is necessary to implement interventions that promote mental health literacy and address gender inequalities still present in society, especially in the school environment
Description
Dissertação de Mestrado
apresentada no Ispa – Instituto Universitário
para obtenção de grau de Mestre na
especialidade de Psicologia Clínica.
Keywords
Experiência em doença mental Estigma Discriminação Pós-pandemia Experience in mental illness Stigma Discrimination Post-pandemi