Status:
RECRUITING
A Group-based Treatment for Self-stigma in People With Mental Disorders in North-east Italy
Lead Sponsor:
Universita di Verona
Conditions:
Stigma
Mental Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Self-stigma refers to the internalization of negative stereotypes by individuals with mental disorders, leading to beliefs that they are dangerous, aggressive, or incapable of working. This phenomenon...
Detailed Description
BACKGROUND Population surveys indicate that people generally hold distorted views and negative stereotypes about individuals suffering from mental disorders. For example, 60% of the population believe...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants must be 18 years or older.
- Individuals must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizoid disorder, schizophreniform disorder, bipolar I or II disorder, or major depressive disorder, according to DSM-5 criteria.
- Participants must be outpatients with clinical stability for at least 3 months, with no changes in pharmacological treatment during this period.
- Participants must have sufficient knowledge of written and spoken Italian.
- Participants must score above 1 on the ISMI (Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness) scale, indicating at least moderate levels of self-stigma.
Exclusion
- Individuals unable to provide informed consent are excluded.
- Participants with intellectual disabilities are excluded.
- Individuals with primary diagnosis of personality disorder or substance dependence condition are excluded.
- Participants engaged in other programs that could influence self-stigma (e.g., social cognitive rehabilitation, social skills training) during the study are excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
416 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06567145
Start Date
October 1 2024
End Date
October 1 2025
Last Update
November 26 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata (AOUI) Verona
Verona, Italy, 37134