This book describes the experience of stigmatization at the level of the individual, and seeks to measure stigma and discrimination from the following perspectives: Self imposed stigma due to shame, guilt and low self esteem; Socially imposed stigma due to social stereotyping and prejudice; and Structurally imposed stigma, caused by policies, practices, and laws that discriminate against the mentally ill.
This book briefly describes programmes that aim to reduce such stigma then looks at ways to evaluate their effectiveness. It is the first book to focus on evaluation and research methodologies in stigma and mental health. It also:
* presents new interventions to reduce stigma
* describes the various international programmes which help reduce stigma
* discusses the use of the internet as an international tool to promote awareness of stigma in mental health.
Understanding the Stigma of Mental Illness is essential reading for clinicians and researchers who wish to apply or develop stigma reduction programmes. It is also a valuable addition to the libraries of political analysts, policy makers, clinicians, researchers, and all those interested in how to approach and measure this distressing social phenomenon.
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This book describes the experience of stigmatization at the level of the individual, and seeks to measure stigma and discrimination from the following perspectives: Self imposed stigma due to shame, guilt and low self esteem; Socially imposed stigma due to social stereotyping and prejudice; and Structurally imposed stigma, caused by policies, practices, and laws that discriminate against the mentally ill.
This book briefly describes programmes that aim to reduce such stigma then looks at ways to evaluate their effectiveness. It is the first book to focus on evaluation and research methodologies in stigma and mental health. It also:
* presents new interventions to reduce stigma
* describes the various international programmes which help reduce stigma
* discusses the use of the internet as an international tool to promote awareness of stigma in mental health.
Understanding the Stigma of Mental Illness is essential reading for clinicians and researchers who wish to apply or develop stigma reduction programmes. It is also a valuable addition to the libraries of political analysts, policy makers, clinicians, researchers, and all those interested in how to approach and measure this distressing social phenomenon.
Imprint | John Wiley & Sons |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | April 2008 |
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First published | June 2008 |
Authors | J Arboleda-Florez |
Dimensions | 252 x 175 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 226 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-72328-9 |
Barcode | 9780470723289 |
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LSN | 0-470-72328-9 |