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Record Nr.

UNINA9910141044803321

Autore

Corrigan Patrick W

Titolo

Challenging the stigma of mental illness [[electronic resource] ] : lessons for therapists and advocates / / Patrick William Corrigan, David Roe, Hector W.H. Stang

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, U.K., : John Wiley & Sons, 2011

ISBN

1-119-99612-0

1-283-17539-8

9786613175397

0-470-97750-7

0-470-97751-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (255 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

RoeDavid <1966->

TsangHector W. H

Disciplina

362.196/89

Soggetti

Mental illness - Social aspects

Mentally ill - Public opinion

Stigma (Social psychology)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Stigma is personal -- Understanding and measuring stigma -- Challenging the public stigma of mental illness -- Addressing self-stigma and fostering empowerment -- Addressing structural stigma -- Stigma as social injustice -- Learn more about it : resources and chapter references / by Jennifer Rafacz.

Sommario/riassunto

Challenging the Stigma of Mental Illness offers practical strategies for addressing the harmful effects of stigma attached to mental illness. It considers both major forms of stigma: public stigma, which is prejudice and discrimination endorsed by the general population; and self-stigma, the loss of self-esteem and efficacy that occurs when an individual internalizes prejudice and discrimination.  Invaluable guide for professionals and volunteers working in any capacity to challenge discrimination against mental illnessContains practical worksheets and intervention guideline