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

• Autore: Corrigan Patrick W
• Pubblicazione: Chichester, U.K., : John Wiley & Sons, 2011
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (255 p.)
• Disciplina: 362.196/89
• Soggetto topico: Mental illness - Social aspects; Mentally ill - Public opinion; Stigma (Social psychology)
• Altri autori: RoeDavid <1966-> TsangHector W. H
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Challenging the stigma of mental illness
• ISBN: 1-119-99612-0; 1-283-17539-8; 9786613175397; 0-470-97750-7; 0-470-97751-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910141044803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II