Study of socio-demographic, clinical characteristics and prevalence of perceived stigma in patients with major mental health disorders

Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2

Abstract

Objectives: To study the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics in patients with major mental health disorders and to assess the prevalence and pattern of perceived stigma in patients with major mental health disorders.

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Abhishek Sharan, Tushar Jagawat

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Abhishek Sharan, Tushar Jagawat (2017). Study of socio-demographic, clinical characteristics and prevalence of perceived stigma in patients with major mental health disorders. MedPulse -International Medical Journal, 4(2), 239-244. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-176276