title: Self-stigma in schizophrenia: a concept analysis.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study aimed to clarify the phenomenon and definition of self-stigma in schizophrenia.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Self-stigma in schizophrenia affects patients' well-being and attitudes to treatment. Although stigma and self-stigma have interactive and different characteristics, theses definitions are not clearly distinguished. Mental illnesses may have different stereotypes but are treated equally in some studies. Lack of awareness of illness is a common feature in schizophrenia but has not been focused in self-stigma studies.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Further studies are needed to clarify the phenomenon of self-stigma in people with schizophrenia and to develop interventions targeted at reducing self-stigma.
authors.affiliation: University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan; University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, USA.
authors.forename: Yoshimi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Omori
authors.forename: Chizuru
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mori
authors.forename: Ann H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D003210:Concept Formation; D006801:Humans; D012559:Schizophrenia; D012649:Self Concept; D057545:Social Stigma; D013240:Stereotyping
keywords: Holistic health; psychiatric/mental health; rehabilitation