Clinical psychology reviewHumansMental DisordersSocial StigmaSelf DisclosureSelf Concept
To disclose or not to disclose: A systematic review of factors associated with disclosure and concealment of mental illnesses.
Miri Gnainsky, David Roe, Ofir Negri-Schwartz, Yael Cohen-Chazani, Michal Lavidor, Ilanit Hasson-Ohayon
Published: 202510.1016/j.cpr.2025.102660
Abstract
The decision to disclose or conceal a mental illness represents a complex dilemma influenced by various personal, social, and environmental factors. Through a systematic review of 42 quantitative studies published until May 2025, we examined how indi…
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