"Counselor, Know Thyself. The Impact of Mental Health Literacy and Stig" by Allison Crowe, Patrick Mullen et al.

Journal of Counseling Research and Practice

Article Title

Counselor, Know Thyself. The Impact of Mental Health Literacy and Stigma on Stress and Satisfaction in Practicing Counselors

Authors

Allison Crowe, East Carolina University
Patrick Mullen, College of William and Mary
Allison Spargo, Walden University

Abstract

As a professional counselor, awareness of one’s attitudes, biases, and assumptions is critical. Previous research has demonstrated that counselors are not immune to stigma nor to negative attitudes towards mental illness and seeking professional services when concerns arise. Furthermore, researchers have begun to explore relationships between mental health literacy and stigma and how these impact stress and satisfaction levels. To examine these variables in practicing counselors, the current study surveyed a total of 145 participants. Findings from this research indicated that higher levels of self-stigma and negative attitudes towards help-seeking predicted greater levels of stress and less life satisfaction. Mental health literacy did not predict stress or life satisfaction. These results are discussed with emphasis on clinical implications.

Recommended Citation

Crowe, Allison; Mullen, Patrick; and Spargo, Allison (2020) "Counselor, Know Thyself. The Impact of Mental Health Literacy and Stigma on Stress and Satisfaction in Practicing Counselors," Journal of Counseling Research and Practice: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56702/UCKX8598/jcrp0601.2
Available at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/jcrp/vol6/iss1/2

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