Journal of health economicsHumansSocial StigmaDecision MakingMental DisordersMental Health
Optimal mental health belief formation with information avoidance: A decision-theoretic model.
Daehyun Kim
Published: 202510.1016/j.jhealeco.2025.103084
Abstract
Mental health stigma hinders access to healthcare by distorting belief formation and decision-making. Stigmatized individuals often underestimate their risk of mental illness and avoid diagnostic information. This study develops a decision-theoretic…
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