The mark of shame : stigma of mental illness and an agenda for change
"In this book, Stephen P. Hinshaw examines the long-standing tendency to stigmatize those with mental illness. He also provides practical, multilevel strategies for overcoming this serious problem, including enlightened social policies that encourage contact with those afflicted, media coverage emphasizing their underlying humanity, family education, and responsive treatment."--Jacket
Print Book, English, 2010
[1st Oxford University Press pbk. ed.] View all formats and editions
Oxford University Press, New York, N.Y., 2010
xvii, 331 pages ; 24 cm
9780199730926, 019973092X
723432811
What is mental disorder and what is stigma?
Perspectives from social psychology, sociology, and evolutionary psychology
Historical perspectives on mental illness and stigma
Modern conceptions of mental disorder
Evidence from scientific investigations
Indicators of stigma from everyday life
Stigma of mental illness : an integration
Research directions and priorities
Overcoming stigma I : legislation, policy, and community efforts
Overcoming stigma II : media and mental health professionals
Overcoming stigma III : families and individuals
Concluding issues
Originally published: 2007