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Reports from Sapienza University of Rome Add New Study Findings to Research in Mental Disorders (Emotional reactions and stigmatization after a parricide in South Tyrol, Italy, among mental health professionals and the general population,...).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2024. P. 446 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A study conducted by Sapienza University of Rome examined the emotional reactions and stigmatization of mental health professionals and the general population in South Tyrol, Italy, following a parricide incident in January 2021. The study found that all groups experienced sadness the most, with relatives experiencing more sadness and anger than others. Over 80% of mental health professionals stated that psychiatric patients were not at a greater risk of committing parricide. The study concluded that personal contact, appropriate information, and education are associated with less stigmatization. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2024/07, p446
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:178393850
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