Corrigan, Patrick W.

Challenging the stigma of mental illness : lessons for therapists and advocates / Patrick William Corrigan, David Roe, Hector W. H. Stang. - Chichester, West Sussex, UK : John Wiley & Sons, 2011. - xx, 231 p. : ill. ; 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.

9780470683606 (cloth) RM310.16


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.