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Normalising disclosure or reinforcing heroism? An exploratory critical discourse analysis of mental health stigma in medical education

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There has been a proliferation of initiatives targeted towards improving psychological wellbeing among medical learners. Yet many learners do not seek assistance due to stigma against help seeking. Understanding the… Click to show full abstract

There has been a proliferation of initiatives targeted towards improving psychological wellbeing among medical learners. Yet many learners do not seek assistance due to stigma against help seeking. Understanding the prevailing discourses on the effects of mental health stigma in the context of medical education will improve insight on how to address stigma and improve wellbeing. In this study, the authors sought to explore discourses on stigma in medical education through a Foucauldian Critical Discourse Analysis.

Keywords: stigma; health stigma; medical education; mental health; stigma medical

Journal Title: Medical Education
Year Published: 2022

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