Effects of exposure to mental illness in role-play on undergraduate student attitudes

• Published in: Family medicine Vol. 40; no. 7; pp. 477 - 483
• Main Authors: Roberts, Lesley M, Wiskin, Connie, Roalfe, Andrea
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.2008
• Subjects: Adult; Attitude of Health Personnel; Education, Medical, Undergraduate - methods; Education, Medical, Undergraduate - organization & administration; Female; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders - psychology; Prejudice; Sex Factors; Social Distance; Students, Medical - psychology; Teaching - methods

Education is integral to reducing stigma toward the mentally ill. Medical educators have a key role in delivering education that reduces that stigma. Undergraduate psychiatric training and specific education programs are both effective in reducing stigma. However, many students are exposed to concep...