Corrigan, Patrick W.

Challenging the stigma of mental illness : lessons for therapists and advocates / Patrick William Corrigan, David Roe, Hector W.H. Stang. - xx, 231 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

College of Arts and Sciences

9780470683606 (cloth)

2010035848


Mental illness--Social aspects.
Mentally ill--Public opinion.
Stigma (Social psychology)
Mental Disorders--psychology.
Mental Disorders--therapy.
Attitude to Health.
Mentally Ill Persons.
Prejudice.
Social Perception.

RC455 / .C66 2011

362.19689/C81

WM 140