ArticlePloS one2013
Are lay people good at recognising the symptoms of schizophrenia?
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- A Vignette-Based Measure of Mental Health Literacy (PDR-V): Reliability, Validity, and Mindfulness Associations in a Cross-Sectional Sample.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Diagnostic Performance of an App-Based Symptom Checker in Mental Disorders: Comparative Study in Psychotherapy Outpatients.JMIR mental health · 2022Article
- Confidence and willingness among laypersons in the UK to act in a head injury situation: a qualitative focus group study.BMJ open · 2019Article
- University students' understanding and perceptions of schizophrenia in the UK: a qualitative study.BMJ open · 2019Article
- From breathless to failure: symptom onset and diagnostic meaning in patients with heart failure-a qualitative study.BMJ open · 2017Article
- Psychosis, Socioeconomic Disadvantage, and Health Service Use in South Australia: Findings from the Second Australian National Survey of Psychosis.Frontiers in public health · 2015Article
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Abstract
aimThe aim of this study was to explore the general public's perception of schizophrenia symptoms and the need to seek-help for symptoms. The recognition (or 'labelling') of schizophrenia symptoms, help-seeking behaviours and public awareness of schizophrenia have been suggested as potentially important factors relating to untreated psychosis.
methodParticipants were asked to rate to what extent they believe vignettes describing classic symptoms (positive and negative) of schizophrenia indicate mental illness. They were also asked if the individuals depicted in the vignettes required help or treatment and asked to suggest what kind of help or treatment.
resultsOnly three positive symptoms (i.e., Hallucinatory behaviour, Unusual thought content and Suspiciousness) of schizophrenia were reasonably well perceived (above 70%) as indicating mental illness more than the other positive or negative symptoms. Even when the participants recognised that the symptoms indicated mental illness, not everyone recommended professional help.
conclusionThere may be a need to improve public awareness of schizophrenia and psychosis symptoms, particularly regarding an awareness of the importance of early intervention for psychosis.
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