Date Presented 4/1/2017

This study explores the effects of self-stigma on occupational engagement for adults with mental illness. Results indicate self-stigma occurs early in the illness; time and supports reduce self-stigma and increase occupational engagement. Early intervention promotes management of mental illness.

Primary Author and Speaker: Taylor LaVoi

Additional Authors and Speakers: Alyssa Kostreba

Contributing Authors: Sonia Zimmerman

AOTA Taxonomy:
Basic Research
Copyright © 2017 by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
2017
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