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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Psychology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02707-y |
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