Abstract
ABSTRACT The immigration process is associated with experiences of psychological disequilibrium, and as such it is imperative to evaluate immigrants’ mental health. Yet, many immigrants may face stigma that dissuades them from seeking help. This study investigates how Brazilian immigrants in the United States reduce their mental health stigma. In-depth interviews revealed that physical and psychological proximity to new perspectives on mental health (i.e. exposure to individuals with mental illness, a culture with less perceived mental illness stigma, and positive media messages) can impact stigma management communication strategies. These changes occur in intra-, inter-, and mass communication contexts.
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