Comparing education with and without indirect contact to reduce stigma towards youth at-risk for psychosis

Stigma towards individuals with mental health concerns is a global issue, including among young people at ultra-high risk (UHR) for psychosis. This study compared two written anti-stigma resources: (a) Education and (b) Lived Experience + Education, among young adults and parents/caregivers.

Citation:
Waters Z, Lin A, Perry Y, Papageorgiou A, Ohan JL. Comparing education with and without indirect contact to reduce stigma towards youth at-risk for psychosis. Adv Ment Health. 2026.

Keywords:
Stigma; mental health; at-risk for psychosis; psychology; intervention; evaluation

Abstract:
Stigma towards individuals with mental health concerns is a global issue, including among young people at ultra-high risk (UHR) for psychosis. This study compared two written anti-stigma resources: (a) Education and (b) Lived Experience + Education, among young adults and parents/caregivers.