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January 1, 2025International journal of research and scientific innovation

Reducing Mental Health Stigma among Young People through Communication-Based Interventions

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WOWilfred Oritsesan Olley

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Mixed-methods analysis shows communication-based interventions reduced stigma in youth, highlighting gaps in mental health understanding.

Key Points

  • 87.3% of participants reported awareness of mental health issues, yet only 33.6% felt discussions were common, revealing a critical knowledge gap.
  • Communication-based interventions reduced community stigma by 86.5%, enhancing openness in discussing mental health among the youth.
  • This study used a mixed-methods design, collecting quantitative data from 384 respondents and qualitative insights from expert interviews.
  • The findings indicate that cultural sensitivity and sustained communication strategies are crucial for effective stigma reduction.

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Wilfred Oritsesan Olley (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af7c947567bf4f94ff40a1https://doi.org/10.51244/ijrsi.2025.1215000115p
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