Michelle Blanchard
Biographic Data
| ID | 3805036 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Michelle Blanchard |
| GIVEN NAMES | Michelle |
| FAMILY NAME | Blanchard |
| SIGNATURE | BLANCHARD M |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Melbourne |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2426-1905 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 19 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Public stigma toward people living with single and co-occurring schizophrenia and substance use disorders
Interpersonal stigma and positive experiences in relationships for people living with schizophrenia spectrum and other complex disorders, with and without co-occurring substance use disorders
Stigma in interpersonal relationships is a barrier to social engagement, recovery, and well-being for people living with complex mental health conditions. Among people living with these conditions, individuals who experience schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SZ) face particularly high levels of stigma. Many individuals living with complex mental health conditions experience co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD), which may compound the effect…
Measurement invariance of the Self-Stigma of Mental Illness Scale–Short Form across Scottish and Australian adults living with severe and enduring mental illness
People living with severe and enduring mental illnesses experience stigma and discrimination from multiple sources in society. Internalization of negative cultural messages about one’s experience of mental illness can lead to negative outcomes such as reduced self-esteem and help-seeking behaviors. Understanding whether these experiences differ across countries is important as efforts to tackle stigma are taking place internationally. This study …
The wavelengths study
On the Same Wavelength is a codesigned podcast (Carrotte, 2023) featuring people with lived experience of complex mental health issues, who discuss how stigma and discrimination have affected their lives. This randomized controlled trial aimed to understand whether listening to the podcast could impact on listeners' attitudes toward people living with complex mental health issues. University students (N = 163) were randomized to listen to three e…
Podcasts, Mental Health, and Stigma
Podcasts are increasingly utilized in mental health contexts, such as communicating advice around improving wellbeing, guided meditations, psychoeducation, and translating research findings. This study aimed to explore demographics, motivations, behaviors, and attitudes of podcast listeners regarding podcasts dealing with content and themes related to mental health. Adult Australian podcast listeners (N = 629) completed a cross-sectional online s…
Predictors of Loneliness Among Older Lesbian and Gay People
This study sought to understand the social and individual factors that predict loneliness among older lesbian and gay people in Australia. A sample of 508 gay men and 241 lesbian women, aged 60 and over, completed a survey including measures of loneliness, internalized homonegativity, sexual orientation discrimination, and connectedness to lesbian and gay communities. A multivariable linear regression predicting loneliness was conducted. Not bein…
Recent versus lifetime experiences of discrimination and the mental and physical health of older lesbian women and gay men
This study examines the potential health-related impact of recent versus lifetime experiences of sexual orientation discrimination among older Australian lesbian women and gay men. In a nationwide survey, a sample of 243 lesbian women and 513 gay men aged 60 years and over reported on their experiences of sexual orientation discrimination and their mental and physical health, including psychological distress, positive mental health and self-rated…
Volunteering among Older Lesbian and Gay Adults
Objectives: Volunteering is associated with positive well-being among older people, providing opportunities to stay active and socially connected. This may be especially relevant for older lesbian and gay people, who are less likely than heterosexual people to have a partner, children or support from their family of origin. Methods: Patterns of volunteering and mental, physical and social well-being were examined in a sample of 754 lesbian and ga…
It's very hard for me to say anything positive”
ObjectiveTo identify in the Australian context: (a) treatment and support services that are accessed by people living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and their carers, (b) perceived benefits and challenges associated with these services, and (c) changes these individuals would like to see with regards to service provision and access.MethodThis project involved semi‐structured qualitative interviews with 12 participants (75% female, M a…
Predictors of Loneliness Among Older Lesbian and Gay People
This study sought to understand the social and individual factors that predict loneliness among older lesbian and gay people in Australia. A sample of 508 gay men and 241 lesbian women, aged 60 and over, completed a survey including measures of loneliness, internalized homonegativity, sexual orientation discrimination, and connectedness to lesbian and gay communities. A multivariable linear regression predicting loneliness was conducted. Not bein…
Recent versus lifetime experiences of discrimination and the mental and physical health of older lesbian women and gay men
This study examines the potential health-related impact of recent versus lifetime experiences of sexual orientation discrimination among older Australian lesbian women and gay men. In a nationwide survey, a sample of 243 lesbian women and 513 gay men aged 60 years and over reported on their experiences of sexual orientation discrimination and their mental and physical health, including psychological distress, positive mental health and self-rated…
Volunteering among Older Lesbian and Gay Adults
Objectives: Volunteering is associated with positive well-being among older people, providing opportunities to stay active and socially connected. This may be especially relevant for older lesbian and gay people, who are less likely than heterosexual people to have a partner, children or support from their family of origin. Methods: Patterns of volunteering and mental, physical and social well-being were examined in a sample of 754 lesbian and ga…
It's very hard for me to say anything positive”
ObjectiveTo identify in the Australian context: (a) treatment and support services that are accessed by people living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and their carers, (b) perceived benefits and challenges associated with these services, and (c) changes these individuals would like to see with regards to service provision and access.MethodThis project involved semi‐structured qualitative interviews with 12 participants (75% female, M a…
It's very hard for me to say anything positive”
ObjectiveTo identify in the Australian context: (a) treatment and support services that are accessed by people living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and their carers, (b) perceived benefits and challenges associated with these services, and (c) changes these individuals would like to see with regards to service provision and access.MethodThis project involved semi‐structured qualitative interviews with 12 participants (75% female, M a…
Volunteering among Older Lesbian and Gay Adults
Objectives: Volunteering is associated with positive well-being among older people, providing opportunities to stay active and socially connected. This may be especially relevant for older lesbian and gay people, who are less likely than heterosexual people to have a partner, children or support from their family of origin. Methods: Patterns of volunteering and mental, physical and social well-being were examined in a sample of 754 lesbian and ga…
Recent versus lifetime experiences of discrimination and the mental and physical health of older lesbian women and gay men
This study examines the potential health-related impact of recent versus lifetime experiences of sexual orientation discrimination among older Australian lesbian women and gay men. In a nationwide survey, a sample of 243 lesbian women and 513 gay men aged 60 years and over reported on their experiences of sexual orientation discrimination and their mental and physical health, including psychological distress, positive mental health and self-rated…
Podcasts, Mental Health, and Stigma
Podcasts are increasingly utilized in mental health contexts, such as communicating advice around improving wellbeing, guided meditations, psychoeducation, and translating research findings. This study aimed to explore demographics, motivations, behaviors, and attitudes of podcast listeners regarding podcasts dealing with content and themes related to mental health. Adult Australian podcast listeners (N = 629) completed a cross-sectional online s…
Predictors of Loneliness Among Older Lesbian and Gay People
This study sought to understand the social and individual factors that predict loneliness among older lesbian and gay people in Australia. A sample of 508 gay men and 241 lesbian women, aged 60 and over, completed a survey including measures of loneliness, internalized homonegativity, sexual orientation discrimination, and connectedness to lesbian and gay communities. A multivariable linear regression predicting loneliness was conducted. Not bein…
The wavelengths study
On the Same Wavelength is a codesigned podcast (Carrotte, 2023) featuring people with lived experience of complex mental health issues, who discuss how stigma and discrimination have affected their lives. This randomized controlled trial aimed to understand whether listening to the podcast could impact on listeners' attitudes toward people living with complex mental health issues. University students (N = 163) were randomized to listen to three e…
Interpersonal stigma and positive experiences in relationships for people living with schizophrenia spectrum and other complex disorders, with and without co-occurring substance use disorders
Stigma in interpersonal relationships is a barrier to social engagement, recovery, and well-being for people living with complex mental health conditions. Among people living with these conditions, individuals who experience schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SZ) face particularly high levels of stigma. Many individuals living with complex mental health conditions experience co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD), which may compound the effect…
Measurement invariance of the Self-Stigma of Mental Illness Scale–Short Form across Scottish and Australian adults living with severe and enduring mental illness
People living with severe and enduring mental illnesses experience stigma and discrimination from multiple sources in society. Internalization of negative cultural messages about one’s experience of mental illness can lead to negative outcomes such as reduced self-esteem and help-seeking behaviors. Understanding whether these experiences differ across countries is important as efforts to tackle stigma are taking place internationally. This study …
Public stigma toward people living with single and co-occurring schizophrenia and substance use disorders
Psychology (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Mental health (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Mental illness (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Homosexuality (3 works) · Lesbian (3 works)