Does anonymity increase the reporting of mental health symptoms?

• Main Authors: Fear Nicola T (Author), Seddon Rachel (Author), Jones Norman (Author), Greenberg Neil (Author), Wessely Simon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is no doubt that the perceived stigma of having a mental disorder acts as a barrier to help seeking. It is possible that personnel may be reluctant to admit to symptoms suggestive of poor mental health when such data can be lin...