Journal article
Stigma experiences in bipolar patients: the impact upon functioning
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of self-rated stigma and functioning in patients with bipolar disorder in South Brazil. This is a cross-sectional study. Sixty participants with bipolar disorder were recruited from an outpatient Bipolar Disorder Program. Experiences with and impact of perceived stigma were evaluated using the Inventory of Stigmatizing Experiences. Functional impairment was assessed with the Functioning …
Authors
THOMÉ ES; DARGÉL AA; MIGLIAVACCA FM; POTTER WA; JAPPUR DMC; KAPCZINSKI F; CERESÉR KM
Journal
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Vol. 19, No. 8, pp. 665–671
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
October 2012
DOI
10.1111/j.1365-2850.2011.01849.x
ISSN
1351-0126