Navigating stigma and somatization: a qualitative exploration of mental health experiences among middle-aged adults in rural China

Abstract This study investigated the experiences of stigma and somatization among middle-aged adults with mental health issues. Using frameworks of public stigma, self-stigma, affiliate stigma, and somatization (both presenting and functional), the study explores how individuals navigate the stigma...

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Main Authors: Jinyu Chen, Yiran Zhang, Si Chen, Weiguo Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Psychology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02707-y
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