Author:
Andrade Gabriel,Bedewy Dalia,Elamin Ahmed Banibella Abdelmagid,Abdelmonem Khadiga Yasser Abdelraouf,Teir Hajar Jamal,Alqaderi Nour
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Mental health issues are still stigmatized in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), possibly due to cultural reasons. This implies that some mental health conditions (most notably depression and anxiety) are not properly treated, due to resistance to seek help. It is therefore important to assess attitudes towards mental health in the UAE and their possible association with other variables.
Results
In this study with 201 participants, attitudes towards mental health were assessed. Results came out showing no association with gender, nationality, age, or emirate of residency. A correlation was found with traditional family values, and in turn, this adherence varied across genders, with males having higher levels.
Conclusions
Mental health issues in the United Arab Emirates are still stigmatized, although some improvement is evident. Given that stronger values predict more negative attitudes towards mental health problem, it is recommended authorities in the United Arab Emirates attempt some cultural progressive reforms in order to remove the stigma from mental health problems.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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