Forms of Mental Health Stigma Affecting Treatment and Help - Seeking in the Indian Population

Author

• Evangeline A. George

Date of Award

2023

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Vernon, Laura

Abstract

With the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, awareness of mental health and the mental health crisis increased sharply on the global stage. In some countries, strides have been made to understand and combat barriers that people encounter in recognizing and treating mental health problems. Some other countries have faced difficulties in this, including India. India has encountered particular challenges in the acceptance and expansion of mental health awareness and treatment. One driving factor may be stigma. Stigma has been found to vary in different cultures as it is influenced by the cultural climate of the community. When there are high levels of stigma, there is typically less identification and treatment of mental health concerns. Stigma is vital to understand and combat in the cultural setting. This thesis will explore the role of Indian culture on stigma and its effects on treatment.

Comments

Thesis (B.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, 2023

Recommended Citation

George, Evangeline A., "Forms of Mental Health Stigma Affecting Treatment and Help - Seeking in the Indian Population" (2023). Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2020 - Present. 208.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_honors/208

Extent

71 p.

Identifier

FAUHT00257