Adapting to Stigma, Resilience and Systemic Barriers: Lived Experiences of Adolescents and Young Adults With Mental Illness
Conclusions: This study emphasises the complex interplay between stigma, resilience and systemic barriers in the mental health journeys of young Nigerians. Findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive interventions, family-focused psychoeducation, youth-specific services and community-integr...
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| description | Conclusions: This study emphasises the complex interplay between stigma, resilience and systemic barriers in the mental health journeys of young Nigerians. Findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive interventions, family-focused psychoeducation, youth-specific services and community-integrated approaches to reduce stigma and enhance care. These insights provide actionable recommendations for improving mental health systems in resource-limited settings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e7a5fd3453cd4821abd78776ecba8b912025-08-20T02:40:48ZengWileyMental Illness2036-74652025-01-01202510.1155/mij/5522798Adapting to Stigma, Resilience and Systemic Barriers: Lived Experiences of Adolescents and Young Adults With Mental IllnessAaron Nwedu0Jude Ominyi1Department of NursingSchool of NursingConclusions: This study emphasises the complex interplay between stigma, resilience and systemic barriers in the mental health journeys of young Nigerians. Findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive interventions, family-focused psychoeducation, youth-specific services and community-integrated approaches to reduce stigma and enhance care. These insights provide actionable recommendations for improving mental health systems in resource-limited settings.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/mij/5522798 |
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| title | Adapting to Stigma, Resilience and Systemic Barriers: Lived Experiences of Adolescents and Young Adults With Mental Illness |
| title_full | Adapting to Stigma, Resilience and Systemic Barriers: Lived Experiences of Adolescents and Young Adults With Mental Illness |
| title_fullStr | Adapting to Stigma, Resilience and Systemic Barriers: Lived Experiences of Adolescents and Young Adults With Mental Illness |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adapting to Stigma, Resilience and Systemic Barriers: Lived Experiences of Adolescents and Young Adults With Mental Illness |
| title_short | Adapting to Stigma, Resilience and Systemic Barriers: Lived Experiences of Adolescents and Young Adults With Mental Illness |
| title_sort | adapting to stigma resilience and systemic barriers lived experiences of adolescents and young adults with mental illness |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/mij/5522798 |
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