Mental Health Stigma and Mental Health Literacy in Russia: Their Prevalence and Associations with Somatic, Anxiety, and Depressive Symptoms.

Background: Mental health stigma and mental health literacy can be potential targets of public education and health development. These areas are culturally specific and have so far been almost unexplored in Russia.

Objective: This study aimed at examining mental health stigma and mental health literacy in Russia, their prevalence, and their associations with somatic, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.