【Understanding the World Experienced by People with Schizophrenia】Figure 1. Artwork expressing the lived experience of Newsweek article. Many studies have pointed out that social stigma particularly strong in Japan compared to other developed countries. One representative study is Griffiths et al. The study found that Japanese participants tended to people with mental illnesses than Australian participants. were “unpredictable,” whereas the percentage was approximately 73% among Japanese respondents. with schizophrenia are “dangerous,” not wanting them to Furthermore, the study suggested that schizophrenia hallucinations and delusions, are more difficult for the general public to understand. In particular, stronger stigma was directed toward individuals with chronic running for political office, highlighting how social participation opportunities for people with schizophrenia are often limited in Japan.2. Social Stigma Toward Schizophrenia in Japan This image was actually used in one of the classes I took at the University of Toronto to help students better understand how people with schizophrenia may perceive the world around them.For those who have never experienced schizophrenia, it can be diffi cult to imagine what everyday life may feel like for people living with the condition. People often feel fear or anxiety toward things that they do not fully understand. Because of this, learning about the experiences of people with schizophrenia may be one of the first steps toward reducing stigma. T h e r e a r e a l s o v i d e o s t h a t s i m u l a t e a u d i t o r y hallucinations in order to deepen public understanding of the symptoms of schizophrenia. If you are interested, I encourage you to watch them.【The Lived Experiences of People with Schizophrenia】 Nagata et al. (2021), Experiences and Perceptions of People Living with Schizophrenia in Japan: A Qualitative Study, explored the lived experiences of people with schizophrenia who were living in local communities in Japan. In this study, researchers interviewed nine individuals with schizophrenia about the diffi culties they experienced in their daily lives. The results revealed that many participants feared others discovering their illness and worried that people’s attitudes toward them would change if they disclosed their condition. Many participants also described feelings of loneliness and a sense that no one could truly understand their suff ering. Some participants even reported feeling emotionally overwhelmed to the point of wanting to die. These fi ndings suggest that people with schizophrenia struggle not only with the symptoms themselves, but also with feelings of isolation and fear of being judged or misunderstood by society. The study clearly demonstrates t h e i m p o r t a n c e of reducing social stigma in order to c r e a t e a s o c i e t y where people with schizophrenia can live more safely and comfortably.schizophrenia (Christopher/XORADMAGICAL), cited from a toward mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, remains (2006), which compared public attitudes toward mental illness in Australia and Japan.show stronger stigma and a greater social distance from F o r e x a m p l e , a p p r o x i m a t e l y 5 4 % o f A u s t r a l i a n respondents believed that people with schizophrenia Japanese participants were also more likely to express socially distancing attitudes, such as believing that people live nearby, or not wanting to work with them.tends to be viewed as more dangerous and unpredictable than depression because its symptoms, such as schizophrenia. In fact, many Japanese respondents stated that they would not support a person with schizophrenia 9
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