PLOS Global Public Health
From stigma to support: Assessing the impact of school mental health literacy program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Mental health stigma remains a major barrier due to limited mental health promotion and care among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), due to a lack of mental health literacy, sociocultural beliefs, and misconceptions which contribute to delayed help-seeking and poor mental health outcomes. In Ethiopia, stigma surrounding mental illness can result in social exclusion, discrimination, and abandonment by family members. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a culturally adapted, school-based …