Reducing the stigma of mental illness
Subtitle: a report from a Global Programme of the World Psychiatric Association
By: Norman Sartorius and Hugh Schulze
Contributors: Schulze, Hugh; Global Programme of the World Psychiatric Association
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 238
Subjects: Mental illness -- Public opinion; Stigma (Social psychology)
Description: "In 1996, the WPA began an international programme to fight the stigma and discrimination associated with schizophrenia. The 'Open the Doors' programme has been implemented since then in more than 20 countries and has involved in the region of 200 different anti-stigma interventions." "This book details the results of these international efforts and provides recommendations and guidance for those seeking to join this initiative or to start similar efforts for dispelling stigma and discrimination."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index