[NYAPRS Enews] CMHS: MH Self-Disclosure Report Released

[Matt Canuteson]

New Report Examines Mental Health Self-Disclosure

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News 15 October 2008

 

The Center for Mental Health Services recently released a new monograph
entitled "Self-Disclosure And Its Impact On People Who Receive Mental
Health Services."  The negative public attitudes associated with mental
illnesses are one of the most persistent problems individuals face. The
research on addressing discrimination and prejudice has shown that
individual's attitudes improve when they have direct contact with
persons with mental illnesses, when they can get to know people beyond
labels and myths.  

 

Such approaches rely on individuals disclosing their past mental health
service use.  This report examines the power of self-disclosure, the
benefits and costs associated with revealing one's mental health
problems, and issues of disclosure in employment settings and by mental
health providers.  Recommendations are offered to further examine this
topic and considerations are presented for individuals who are
contemplating self-disclosure.

 

To download a copy of the report or to order a print version, please
see:

http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/sma08-4337/
<http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/sma08-4337/> 

 

 

 

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