The mark of shame : stigma of mental illness and an agenda for change / Stephen P. Hinshaw.

Author/creator Hinshaw, Stephen P.
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.
Descriptionxvii, 331 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents What is mental disorder and what is stigma? -- Perspectives from social psychology, sociology, and evolutionary psychology -- Historical perspectives on mental illness and stigma -- Modern conceptions of mental disorder -- Evidence from scientific investigations -- Indicators of stigma from everyday life -- Stigma of mental illness : an integration -- Research directions and priorities -- Overcoming stigma I : legislation, policy, and community efforts -- Overcoming stigma II : media and mental health professionals -- Overcoming stigma III : families and individuals -- Concluding issues.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 285-315) and index.
LCCN 2006019106
ISBN0195308441
ISBN9780195308440 :

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Laupus Books - Stacks WM 140 H665M 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold