Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10471419 Social Science & Medicine 2012 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Uses a quasi-experimental design based on assignment of university roommates, which avoids self-selection bias. ► Living with a roommate with a history of mental health treatment caused an increase in reported stigma. ► Effect did not occur, however, among students with a prior treatment history of their own. ► the importance of isolating additional components necessary to reduce stigma in contact-based interventions.
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