Attitudes Toward People With Mental Illness Questionnaire Test

Understand your attitudes and stigma toward people with mental illness in about 3 minutes. With 16 quick items, it gives clear insight to improve communication and reduce bias at work or school.
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October 2, 2025
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14/32
Social and Legal Aspects of People With Mental Illness (SaLAoPWMI)
Measures attitudes toward the social and legal rights, opportunities, and fair treatment of people with mental illness.
More stigmatizing
More rights-supportive
815More stigmatizing1632More rights-supportive
A score of 14 falls in the more stigmatizing range, suggesting comparatively less support for equal social and legal opportunities for people with mental illness.
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16/32
Attitudes Toward People With Mental Illness (ATPWMI)
Measures the degree of acceptance versus stigmatizing attitudes toward people with mental illnesses, with higher scores reflecting greater tolerance and less prejudice.
More stigmatizing
Mixed/neutral
More accepting
815More stigmatizing1624Mixed/neutral2532More accepting
A score of 16 falls in the Mixed/neutral range, suggesting attitudes that may include both accepting views and some lingering stereotypes or discomfort.
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39/64
Overall Stigma Index (OSI)
Assesses the overall level of stigma toward individuals with mental illnesses, where higher scores reflect lower stigma.
High stigma
Moderate stigma
Low stigma
1631High stigma3246Moderate stigma4764Low stigma
A score of 39 falls in the Moderate stigma range, suggesting a mixed or ambivalent overall attitude with some bias still present.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Students and young adults
41%OF USERS
They take it out of curiosity or for coursework to understand their own beliefs and comfort level when interacting with people who have mental illnesses.
Educators and HR staff
34%OF USERS
They use it to gauge stigma in learning or work environments and to plan training that improves inclusion and communication.
Mental health helpers
25%OF USERS
Psychologists, social workers, and volunteers take it to identify bias patterns and evaluate the impact of anti-stigma or outreach programs.
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Socio-legal Aspects of Mentally Ill Individuals (SAoMII)
Average
17.7
Normal range
13.721.7
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32
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Attitude Towards People with Mental Illnesses (ATPwMI)
Average
21.4
Normal range
1725.8
min.
8
max.
32
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Integral Stigma Index (ISI)
Average
46.5
Normal range
40.452.7
min.
16
max.
64
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures attitudes and beliefs about people who have mental illnesses. It focuses on acceptance, social distance, and perceived barriers to interaction.
How long does it take to complete?
Most respondents complete it in about 3 minutes. It includes 16 items.
How should items be answered?
Select the response that best reflects the current opinion or level of agreement. Answer each item based on general impressions rather than a single exceptional case.
What is the recommended approach if an item feels unclear?
Use the most straightforward meaning of the wording and choose the closest available response. Avoid overanalyzing rare or hypothetical situations.
How are results typically used?
Results are used to describe levels of stigma and identify specific misconceptions or concerns. Findings may inform education, workplace practices, and stigma-reduction programs.
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Attitudes Toward People With Mental Illness Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

This brief self-report measure assesses respondents’ attitudes toward individuals living with mental illness. The Attitudes Toward People With Mental Illness Questionnaire is intended to help characterize stigmatizing beliefs and social distance related to mental health conditions.

The instrument includes 16 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Items query agreement with statements reflecting perceptions, comfort, and acceptance in interpersonal and community contexts.

Results are commonly used to describe baseline attitudes and to monitor change over time in research, training, or program evaluation settings. The Attitudes Toward People With Mental Illness Questionnaire is attributed to Patrick W. Corrigan.

Author: Patrick W. Corrigan
Literature: Corrigan, P. W., Morris, S. B., Michaels, P. J., Rafacz, J. D., & Rüsch, N. Challenging the public stigma of mental illness: A meta-analysis of outcome studies. Psychiatric Services. 2012.
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