Chinese lay theory and mental illness stigma: Implications for research and practices

Chow S. Lam; Wing Hong Hector Tsang; Patrick W. Corrigan; Yueh Ting Lee; Beth Angell; Kan Shi; Shenghua Jin; Jonathon E. Larson

Chinese lay theory and mental illness stigma: Implications for research and practices

Chow S. Lam, Wing Hong Hector Tsang, Patrick W. Corrigan, Yueh Ting Lee, Beth Angell, Kan Shi, Shenghua Jin, Jonathon E. Larson

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This paper describes lay theories of mental illness in Chinese culture and its possible contribution to the stigma associated with persons with mental illness in that culture. These lay theories reflect to some degree, fundamental Chinese beliefs and values including: Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and folk religions. Specific stigmas related to the public, family, and self are presented. Implications for rehabilitation practices and research are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	35-40
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Rehabilitation
Volume	76
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2010

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Rehabilitation
Clinical Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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