Mental health stigma

C-Tier
Journal: Economics Letters
Year: 2017
Volume: 159
Issue: C
Pages: 57-60

Authors (3)

Bharadwaj, Prashant (not in RePEc) Pai, Mallesh M. (not in RePEc) Suziedelyte, Agne (City University)

Score contribution per author:

0.335 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Comparing self-reports to administrative records, we find that survey respondents are significantly more likely to under-report mental illnesses compared to other health conditions. This behavior is consistent with the existence of stigma of mental illnesses. We show that stigma can play a role in determining health-seeking behavior.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolet:v:159:y:2017:i:c:p:57-60
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-29