The mark of shame stigma of mental illness and an agenda for change
by
Hinshaw, Stephen P.
Title
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The mark of shame stigma of mental illness and an agenda for change
Author
:
Hinshaw, Stephen P.
Personal Author
:
Hinshaw, Stephen P.
Publication Information
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Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.
Physical Description
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xvii, 331 p.
Contents
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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
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Mental illness -- Social aspects.
Mental illness -- Public opinion.
Stigma (Social psychology)
Genre
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Electronic books.
Added Corporate Author
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ProQuest (Firm)
Electronic Access
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| Shelf Number | Item Barcode | Shelf Location | Shelf Location | Holding Information |
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| RC455.2 .P83 H56 2007 | 949932-1001 | Ebook Central | Ebook Central | |