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Mental Health Stigma Reduction Programs in Southeast Asia

by Michael Thomas 1,*
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Michael Thomas
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AMJ  2022, 33; 4(2), 33; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20221026
Received: 18 August 2022 / Accepted: 15 September 2022 / Published Online: 26 October 2022
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Abstract

The title "Mental Health Stigma Reduction Programs in Southeast Asia" highlights the critical need for addressing mental health stigma in the region. This paper explores the various programs implemented across Southeast Asia aimed at reducing the stigma associated with mental health issues. Southeast Asian societies have historically faced significant barriers in acknowledging and addressing mental health concerns due to cultural, religious, and socio-economic factors. The summary provides an overview of the current landscape of stigma reduction programs, examining their methodologies, target populations, and outcomes. It details the role of community-based initiatives, educational campaigns, and policy changes in challenging negative perceptions and fostering a more supportive environment for individuals with mental health conditions. The paper concludes with a discussion on the effectiveness of these programs and suggests areas for future research and improvement.

Keywords: Mental Health Stigma, Southeast Asia, Stigma Reduction Programs, Community Initiatives, Policy Changes.;
Copyright: © 2022 by Thomas. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Thomas, M. Mental Health Stigma Reduction Programs in Southeast Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2022, 4, 33. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20221026
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Thomas M. Mental Health Stigma Reduction Programs in Southeast Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal; 2022, 4(2):33. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20221026
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Thomas, Michael 2022. "Mental Health Stigma Reduction Programs in Southeast Asia" Asia-Pacific Medical Journal 4, no.2:33. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20221026
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Thomas, M. (2022). Mental Health Stigma Reduction Programs in Southeast Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 4(2), 33. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20221026

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