The mark of shame
Subtitle: stigma of mental illness and an agenda for change
By: Stephen P Hinshaw
Edition: [1st Oxford University Press pbk. ed.].
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York, N.Y; Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 331
ISBN-13: 9780199730926
Copyright date: 2007
Subjects: Social aspects; Mentally Ill Persons; Mental illness; Public opinion; Stigma (Social psychology); Public Opinion; Prejudice; Mental Disorders
Description: "In this book, Stephen P. Hinshaw examines the long-standing tendency to stigmatize those with mental illness. He also provides practical, multilevel strategies for overcoming this serious problem, including enlightened social policies that encourage contact with those afflicted, media coverage emphasizing their underlying humanity, family education, and responsive treatment."--Jacket.

The stigma associated with mental disorders can erode personal well-being, family relations and economic productivity of sufferers. This text examines the psychological and solid roots of such stigma and ways to overcome it.
Notes: Originally published: 2007.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-315) and index.

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Table of contents: title: What is mental disorder and what is stigma?; title: Perspectives from social psychology, sociology, and evolutionary psychology; title: Historical perspectives on mental illness and stigma; title: Modern conceptions of mental disorder; title: Evidence from scientific investigations; title: Indicators of stigma from everyday life; title: Stigma of mental illness : an integration; title: Research directions and priorities; title: Overcoming stigma I : legislation, policy, and community efforts; title: Overcoming stigma II : media and mental health professionals; title: Overcoming stigma III : families and individuals; title: Concluding issues.