The Comparative Analysis of Mental Health Literacy in General Population:The Analysis of National Mental Health Literacy and Attitude Survey in 2021
10.22722/KJPM.2022.30.1.38
- Author:
Hyeon A JI
1
;
Sa Rah KIM
;
Mi Sook LEE
;
Su Hee PARK
;
Yang Sik KIM
;
Kang Hee LEE
;
Jin Yong JUN
Author Information
1. Departments of Adult Psychiatry, National Center for Mental Health, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine
2022;30(1):38-45
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objectives:: The purpose of this study is to analyze Mental health literacy in General population.
Methods:: We analyze the National Mental Health Literacy and Attitude Survey Data in 2021. We investigate 2016 general population and evaluate sociodemographic characteristics, Mental health literacy and stigma. We utilize 4 Case vignette which consist of Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Alcohol Use Disorder and Suicidal Ideation.
Results:: Schizophrenia (27.6%) have the lower disease recognition compare to Major Depressive Disorder (43.8%) and Alcohol Use Disorder (61.7%) (p<0.001). The stigma of Alcohol use disorder (52.8%) is highest and the stigma of Schizophrenia (47.2%) is the second highest (p<0.001).
Conclusions:: The education and overcoming the stigma in Mental health is needed in Schizophrenia and Alcohol Use Disorder.
