Stigma Against Patients with Psychosis By Mental Health Service Providers: Examining Social Cognition As an Explanatory Mechanism

Health service providers (HSP) hold stigma against patients with psychosis, impacting diagnosis and treatment. HSP factors that may affect stigma levels include social cognition impairments, exposure to psychosis, and training specialty. Identifying these critical mechanisms will aid toward reducing stigma in HSP, enhancing patient care and treatment adherence.