Psychosis stigma in the Middle East: shining a light on hidden struggles

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Shuichi Suetani and Jon Paul Teo consider a new systematic review, which highlights the significant stigma faced by people with psychosis and their families in Middle Eastern communities, and suggests culturally sensitive ways forward.

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Should I share or stay silent? New study shows how tackling mental health stigma at work can double employment rates

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Disclosure dilemmas stop many people with mental health problems from getting into work. A new feasibility study suggests that empowering employment specialists to talk openly about stigma and support disclosure decisions can help people find and keep jobs. Embedding these tools in practice could be key to closing the employment gap and reducing reliance on benefits.

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