Unraveling the stigma: a qualitative descriptive exploration of the relationship between culture, religion, and mental disorders in Saudi Arabia

Unraveling the stigma: a qualitative descriptive exploration of the relationship between culture, religion, and mental disorders in Saudi Arabia

Abstract Background A lack of understanding about the needs of people in Middle Eastern and Islamic contexts living with mental health disorders, and their experiences of diagnosis-related social and personal stigma inhibits high-quality care. Methods This qualitative descriptive study, based in Sau...

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Main Authors: Loujain Sharif, Rawan Babhair, Diana Alzahrani, Alanoud Abuladel, Amani Kabli, Raghad Alzahrani, Lujain Alghamdi, Alaa Mahsoon, Khalid Sharif, Ruba Alharazi, Rebecca Wright
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Psychology
Subjects:
Social stigma
Self-stigma
Mental disorders
Saudi Arabia
Qualitative research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02733-w
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