title: A randomized controlled trial of a peer-run antistigma photovoice intervention.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Psychiatric stigma is a major barrier to the recovery of persons with serious mental illnesses. This study tested the efficacy of an innovative peer-run photography-based intervention, called antistigma photovoice, which targets self-stigma and promotes proactive coping with public stigma.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 82 individuals with serious mental illnesses enrolled at a university-based recovery center were randomly assigned to the antistigma photovoice program or to a wait-list control group. Mixed-effects regression models were used to examine the impact of photovoice on self-stigma, coping with stigma, empowerment, perceived recovery, self-efficacy, and depression.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Participation in the photovoice intervention was associated with significantly reduced self-stigma, greater use of proactive coping with societal stigma, greater increase in a sense of community activism, and perceived recovery and growth.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The photovoice intervention demonstrated promise for reducing self-stigma and enhancing proactive coping with prejudice and discrimination.
authors: Zlatka
authors: Z
authors: Russinova
authors: E Sally
authors: ES
authors: Rogers
authors: Cheryl
authors: C
authors: Gagne
authors: Philippe
authors: P
authors: Bloch
authors: Keith M
authors: KM
authors: Drake
authors: Kim T
authors: KT
authors: Mueser
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological / Q000502:physiology; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D010379:Peer Group; D010781:Photography / Q000379:methods; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D020127:Recovery of Function / Q000502:physiology; D012649:Self Concept; D057545:Social Stigma; D016896:Treatment Outcome