The relationship of Mental illness, poverty and stigma: a study of multidimensional poverty

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2013
Country:
India
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Social Change

Abstract

In this study, the links between severe mental illness, multidimensional poverty and stigma are explored. India was chosen as the field site because the country presents significant stigmatising attitudes towards severe mental illness, especially in rural areas.

Citation

Anon. The relationship of Mental illness, poverty and stigma: a study of multidimensional poverty. Leonard Cheshire Disability and Inclusive Development Centre, London, UK (2013) 6 pp. [Background Paper: 02]

The relationship of Mental illness, poverty and stigma: a study of multidimensional poverty

Published 1 January 2013
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