IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND MANAGEMENT
Cross-Cultural Interventions for Mental Health Stigma Reduction: Synthesis and Synthesis-Informed Recommendations
Mental health stigma remains one of the most persistent barriers to mental health promotion, treatment access, recovery, and social inclusion worldwide. Its manifestations and underlying causes vary considerably across cultural contexts, necessitating culturally responsive approaches to stigma reduction. This review synthesizes theoretical perspectives, empirical evidence, and intervention strategies aimed at reducing mental health stigma across diverse cultural settings while generating synthesis-informed recommen …