Social Sciences & Psychology
Volume: 154 , Issue: 1 , August Published Date: 15 August 2024
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 125 , Download: 82 , Pages: 235 - 239
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP1001541820247073
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 125 , Download: 82 , Pages: 235 - 239
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP1001541820247073
Authors
| # | Author Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tahagud Abdalla |
| 2 | Tasabeh Mohammed |
| 3 | Nagla Bab Elkhair |
| 4 | Hassan I. Osman |
| 5 | Bahga Hamed |
Abstract
This research covered the implications of the social stigma against those suffering from depression, and its effects on self-evaluation. Here, we interviewed 30 admitted patients in 2 psychiatric facilities in Sudan with the intent of understanding what challenges they face. Our data indicated that they were discriminated against socially (friend groups), but little to no professional (workplace/study) discrimination was noted. We believe that it is of the upmost importance that we conduct more studies of a similar nature as well as intervene on multiple levels of society so as to decrease stigma and discrimination against those suffering from depression.