APS

29th APS Annual Convention

Approaches for, and a Warning about, Reducing the Stigmatization of People with Depression through Anti-Stigma Campaigns: Social-Psychological Approaches

Friday, May 26, 2017 · Boston, MA

Social

This symposium presents four papers examining approaches for increasing the social support received by people with depression. Attribution theory guides the first two presentations; the overheard communication technique guides the third. The final paper illustrates the potential harms that can occur when people with depressive symptomatology view anti-stigma public-services-announcements.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Siegel JasonChair
    Claremont Graduate University

Presentations

  1. Attribution Theory and the Provision of Help to Individuals with Depression: Is a Key Variable Being Overlooked? Tara Parnitvithikul
  2. An Attribution-Based Approach: Can Highlighting the Temporary Nature of Post-Partum Depression Increase Social Support?Andrea Ruybal
  3. Using Overheard Communication to Increase the Provision of Help to Those Suffering from DepressionTimothy SIlva
  4. The Potential Harm of Anti-Stigma Messages: People with Depression Will See These Ads Too.Jason Siegel