Stigma-Stop: Serious Game for Mental Health Stigma Reduction (Software & User Guide)

Stigma-Stop is a serious game designed to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with serious mental disorders (SMD) among young people and university students. Through a narrative-based experience involving characters with different diagnoses (Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Depression), users interact in simulated social environments to challenge stereotypes and improve empathy.

Content of this deposit: This record contains the Official User Guide (PDF) which includes:

• Theoretical framework on social stigma.

• Description of the characters and scenarios (Mary, Irene, Andrew, Henry).

• Direct download link to the executable software (Windows).

• Installation and usage instructions.

Associated Research: This software was developed and validated as part of the "Inclúyete" program. The efficacy of this tool has been demonstrated in the following study:

Cangas, A. J., Sánchez-Lozano, I., Aguilar-Parra, J. M., & Trigueros, R. (2022). Combination of a Serious Game Application and Direct Contact with Mental Health Patients. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction.

Languages: English & Spanish (Bilingual Guide and Software).