The provision of specialist psychosocial support for people with visible differences: A European survey

Harcourt, Diana; Hamlet, Claire; Feragen, Kristin Billaud; Garcia-Lopez, Luis-Joaquin; Masnari, Ornella; Mendes, Jose; Nobile, Francesca; Okkerse, Jolanda; Pittermann, Anna; Spillekom-van Koulil, Saskia; Stock, Nicola Marie; Williamson, Heidi

doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2018.02.001

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Harcourt, D., Hamlet, C., Feragen, K. B., Garcia-Lopez, L.-J., Masnari, O., Mendes, J., Nobile, F., Okkerse, J., Pittermann, A., Spillekom-van Koulil, S., Stock, N. M., & Williamson, H. (2018). The provision of specialist psychosocial support for people with visible differences: A European survey. Body Image, 25, 35–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2018.02.001

Abstract

A substantial body of research has demonstrated the challenges commonly facing people with visible differences (disfigurements) and explored the potential benefits offered by specialist psychosocial support and intervention for those who are negatively affected. However, little is known about the availability of such support in Europe for people whose appearance is in any way different to 'the norm'. This survey of 116 psychosocial specialists from 15 European countries, working with a range of patient groups, has shown a tendency for