Reducing stigma through stories
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses storytelling to help reduce the stigma of having schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. You will share your own story and listen to others in a supportive group setting.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
- You are currently feeling stable (no major changes in symptoms).
- You can speak and understand Mandarin Chinese or Taiwanese.
- You are able to read, write, and fill out questionnaires.
- You are willing to have the sessions audio-recorded.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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