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Austria has embarked upon a nationwide campaign to fight stigma and discrimination
related to schizophrenia as part of the global programme initiated by
the WPA. Pre-programme activities have included educational programmes
in schools, video-clips in movie theatres, and mental illness related
“film festivals.” The set-up of a Local Action Group (see list
of members below), the regional sub-committees, and the first steps of
the programme have been undertaken.
It was found that many Austrians were familiar with the term schizophrenia
(80%). Information about the illness differed considerably among the respondents:
whilst about 80% of doctors identified genetics as a main cause, 70% of
general population thought that stress was a factor, and 60% of general
population thought that head injuries cause schizophrenia. 84% of all
Austrians were not eager to hear more about schizophrenia. Social distance
from people with schizophrenia was apparent from the survey. |
