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Mª Ángeles Quesada Cubo
El estigma continúa siendo la principal barrera para una vida plena de las personas con problemas de salud mental, derivado de la ignorancia, prejuicios y discriminación social. Este trabajo analiza la estigmatización mediante el conocimiento, actitudes y conductas de profesionales de centros especializados en salud mental y la población general. Se aplicó un cuestionario que incluyó las escalas Community Attitudes Toward the Mentally Illness, Mental Health Knowledge Schedule y Reported and Intended Behavior Scale. Aunque no se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre ambos grupos, se delineó un perfil más estigmatizante: hombres, personas mayores, con menor nivel educativo y escaso contacto con personas con problemas de salud mental. A partir de los resultados, se destaca la necesidad de implementar intervenciones desde el Trabajo Social que integren investigación y práctica, promoviendo la sensibilización y educación para reducir el estigma y sus efectos negativos, contribuyendo a una sociedad más inclusiva y solidaria.
Stigma remains the main barrier to a full life for people with mental health problems, stemming from ignorance, prejudice, and social discrimination. This work analyzes stigmatization through knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among professionals in specialized mental health centers and the general population. A questionnaire was administered, including the Community Attitudes Toward the Mentally Illness, Mental Health Knowledge Schedule, and Reported and Intended Behavior Scale, along with sociodemographic questions. No statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups, although a more stigmatizing profile was identified: men, older individuals, those with lower educational levels, and those with little contact with people with mental health problems. Based on the results, Stigma remains the main barrier to a full life for people with mental health problems, stemming from ignorance, prejudice, and social discrimination. This work analyzes stigmatization through knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among professionals in specialized mental health centers and the general population. A questionnaire was administered, including the Community Attitudes Toward the Mentally Illness, Mental Health Knowledge Schedule, and Reported and Intended Behavior Scale, along with sociodemographic questions. No statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups, although a more stigmatizing profile was identified: men, older individuals, those with lower educational levels, and those with little contact with people with mental health problems. Based on the results, the need to implement interventions from Social Work that integrate research and practice is emphasized, promoting awareness and education to reduce stigma and its negative effects, contributing to a more inclusive and supportive society.
