Developed by an international consortium led by Graham Thornicroft and colleagues at King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, the original Discrimination and Stigma Scale (Version 12) is a 22-item, interviewer-administered questionnaire. It was designed specifically for people with mental health conditions, particularly severe diagnoses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression.
The REPACK version retains the core validity of the original DISC-12 but introduces four major improvements. Discrimination And Stigma Scale -disc-12- REPACK
By continuing to develop and use tools like the DISC-12, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners can work together to reduce stigma and discrimination and promote social inclusion and equality for all. Developed by an international consortium led by Graham
Semi-structured interview. Target Population: Individuals aged 18+ with a diagnosed mental health condition (though pilot studies suggest it works for substance use disorders and epilepsy). Time Required: 15 minutes (core) + 5 minutes per add-on pack. Training: Interviewers require a 2-hour certification module focusing on distinguishing between "perceived" vs. "enacted" discrimination—a common source of error. By continuing to develop and use tools like
