title: Belief in the dangerousness of people with mental disorders: a review.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The scientific literature on stigma has been confused because there are multiple components of stigma with different correlates. In order to help make sense of this confusion, the present review focuses on research on one of the most commonly measured components - belief in dangerousness.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The review examines: measurement of belief in dangerousness; prevalence of belief in dangerousness; characteristics of people who believe in dangerousness; experiences associated with belief in dangerousness; characteristics of people that elicit belief in dangerousness; the effects of psychiatric labelling; the effects of causal explanations; interventions to reduce belief in dangerousness; and effects on help-seeking.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It is concluded that future research needs to focus on rigorous evaluation of interventions to reduce belief in dangerousness and the impact of this belief on people affected by mental disorders.
authors.affiliation: Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, Centre for Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia. ajorm@unimelb.edu.au
authors.forename: Anthony F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Jorm
authors.forename: Nicola J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Reavley
authors.forename: Anna M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Ross
mesh_terms: D001290:Attitude; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D006801:Humans; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D011639:Public Opinion; D057545:Social Stigma; D013240:Stereotyping; D014754:Violence