Making individuals and needs visible: exploring the stigmatization against adolescents with mental health problems in photovoice practices - Summary - MDSpire

Making individuals and needs visible: exploring the stigmatization against adolescents with mental health problems in photovoice practices

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  • Zhao, Qingyang

  • Peng, Yannan

  • May 13, 2026

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Objective:

To analyze the stigmatization narratives of adolescent patients with mental health issues using photovoice practices.

Key Findings:
  • Stigmatization is not a static label but is constructed through interactions with self, family, peers, and society.
  • Stigmatization acts as both a trigger for the onset of mental health problems and a consequence post-diagnosis.
  • Adolescent patients develop strategies for coping, ranging from individual self-help to collective mutual help.
Interpretation:

The study highlights the dynamic nature of stigmatization and the agency of adolescents in navigating their mental health challenges.

Limitations:
Conclusion:

The study suggests leveraging photovoice to create an empowerment-oriented social support system for adolescents with mental health issues.

Original Source(s)

Making individuals and needs visible: exploring the stigmatization against adolescents with mental health problems in photovoice practices

  • by Zhao, Qingyang , Peng, Yannan

  • May 13, 2026

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