Antistigma Efforts in Turkey The Turkish Program Against Stigmatization and Discrimination Because of Schizophrenia as a Part of the World Psychiatric Association Global Program

Abstract

This paper examines the Turkish program against stigmatization and discrimination because of schizophrenia as a part of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Global Program. The WPA program attempts to alleviate the problems caused by stigmitization and discrimination, such as social isolation, homelessness, and decreased quality of life, by disproving myths and misunderstandings related to schizophrenia. The article specifically addresses the role of teachers and students, general practitioners, media and journalists, and nongovernmental organizations in building an antistigmatization program in Turkey.