Antistigma Efforts in Turkey The Turkish Program Against Stigmatization and Discrimination Because of Schizophrenia as a Part of the World Psychiatric Association Global Program

Soygur H., ÜÇOK V. A., Akbiyik D. I.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH, cilt.36, sa.3, ss.58-65, 2007 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Doi Numarası: 10.2753/imh0020-7411360307
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.58-65
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This paper examines the Turkish program against stigmatization and discrimination because of schizophrenia as a part of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Global Program. The WPA program attempts to alleviate the problems caused by stigmitization and discrimination, such as social isolation, homelessness, and decreased quality of life, by disproving myths and misunderstandings related to schizophrenia. The article specifically addresses the role of teachers and students, general practitioners, media and journalists, and nongovernmental organizations in building an antistigmatization program in Turkey.