The mark of shame stigma of mental illness and an agenda for change
by
 
Hinshaw, Stephen P.

Title
The mark of shame stigma of mental illness and an agenda for change

Author
Hinshaw, Stephen P.

Personal Author
Hinshaw, Stephen P.

Publication Information
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.

Physical Description
xvii, 331 p.

Contents
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.

Subject Term
Mental illness -- Social aspects.
 
Mental illness -- Public opinion.
 
Stigma (Social psychology)

Genre
Electronic books.

Added Corporate Author
ProQuest (Firm)

Electronic Access
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