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October 15, 2025International Journal of Mental Health SystemsOpen Access

Picturing a mental health journey: experience of a participatory photovoice approach to presenting recovery narratives of people with lived experiences and caregivers in Ethiopia

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EGEshetu GirmaAfrican UnionBABethel AyeleAddis Ababa UniversityCHCharlotte HanlonAddis Ababa University

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Implication

Participatory photovoice highlights recovery narratives in people with mental health conditions and caregivers, indicating its role in addressing stigma.

Key Points

  • Participatory photovoice training improved communication and relationships among participants, enhancing their mental health narratives.
  • Participants reported reduced stigma and discrimination through sharing their lived experiences and recovery journeys, fostering empowerment.
  • Qualitative analysis revealed insights from 16 individuals, exploring barriers and benefits of the photovoice approach in a community-based setting.
  • Findings support employing participatory techniques in mental health initiatives to empower individuals, raise awareness, and mitigate stigma.

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Girma et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f02c7d616531447b5f953ehttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-025-00689-3
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