Date of Award
Fall 12-10-2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department/Program
Forensic Psychology
Language
English
First Advisor or Mentor
Philip Yanos
Second Reader
Philip Bonifacio
Third Advisor
Jillian Swencionis
Abstract
This research examines where or not stigma about mental illness exists among police officers in the United States and whether it shapes their attitudes about seeking mental health. It has been estimated that police officers have a prevalence rate of 13%, while the general population has a prevalence of 4%. Given the increased exposure to trauma, police officers are still unlikely to seek professional help. Moreover, police officers are first responders to incidents involving individuals with a mental illness and are often tasked with playing the role of a mental health professional. This study further examines how stigma effects intended behaviors towards people with a mental illness.
Recommended Citation
Soomro, Sara, "Examining Mental Health Stigma Among Police Officers and Intended Behavior Towards People with Mental Illness" (2019). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/jj_etds/136