Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Stigma (botany)

  1. CSIS employees reported mental health symptoms and stigma
    Study of 38 CSIS employees reveals high rates of mental health disorders, hypervigilance, and unique stigma barriers tied to security protocols.
  2. Intersectional stigma shaped experiences of Black and Latino gay men
    Qualitative study examining how intersecting race/ethnicity and sexual orientation create distinct forms of stigma among Black and Latino gay men in Florida
  3. Video increased mental health literacy, but not help-seeking intentions
    Study evaluates narrative video intervention to improve mental health literacy and reduce stigma among Latinx adults, revealing gender differences and complex factors influencing help-seeking.
  4. Employers rate non-employed applicants by reason for absence
    Study reveals how employment gaps affect hiring decisions. Training breaks boost prospects, while discouragement stigma severely harms candidacy. Employer perceptions vary by gap reason.
  5. AI companions may support emotion regulation in socially anxious students
    Phenomenological study examining AI companions' role in emotion regulation support for university students with social anxiety, identifying benefits and technological dependence risks.
  6. Chinese stigma scale for healthcare professionals shows reliable validity
    Validation study of the Chinese PSSS-HCP scale measuring healthcare professional stigma toward patients with persistent somatic symptoms, demonstrating strong psychometric properties for clinical use.
  7. Mothers of autistic adolescents reported greater strain during COVID-19
    Study explores maternal well-being of mothers caring for autistic adolescents in Kerala during COVID-19, revealing caregiver burden, resilience strategies, and need for systemic support.
  8. Evaluating a Multi-Level Stigma Reduction Intervention for Healthcare Workers and Community Leaders in Nigerian HIV Clinics: A Mixed-Methods Study
    Evaluation of a 12-month multi-level intervention targeting HIV-related stigma among healthcare workers and community leaders across six Nigerian clinics using concurrent mixed-methods design.
  9. Review maps social inclusion needs for people with severe mental illness
    Review of social inclusion for people with severe mental illness examining current practices, evidence gaps, and strategies across legislation, services, and stigma reduction.