Survey - Participate in a Study for the Stigma of Mental Ilness

[Guest guest]

(Passing this survey info on to our group since we often talk about how others

don't understand about mental illness)

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The stigmatization of people with mental illness is widespread in our society.

This stigma has been shown to reduce self-esteem, rob people of social

opportunities, and prevent people who would benefit from mental health services

from seeking care.

Accurate measurement of this stigma is an essential part of the high-quality

research upon which effective anti-stigma social-marketing campaigns are built.

Dr. Vogel of Iowa State University is conducting an online research survey

study on the validity of a new scale designed to accurately measure the stigma

surrounding mental illness, and how this stigma impacts individuals' willingness

to seek help from a mental health professional.

Your willingness to contribute your voice to this research would be greatly

appreciated! The survey takes about 20 to 40 minutes to complete and

participation is confidential.

This study is being conducted with the authorization of Castle (Listserv

Moderator) and the Iowa State University Institutional Review Board (Study

Approval #11-265; ; IRB@...), and is open to all individuals

18 years or older who have access to the internet.

To participate in, or learn more about, this survey please visit:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/StigmaMI

If you would like to speak with the principal investigator, Dr. Vogel,

about this survey, please contact him at vogellab@.... Thank you for

your consideration.

L. Vogel, Ph.D.

ph H. Hammer, M.Ed.