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

Author/creator Hinshaw, Stephen P.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press,
Descriptionxvii, 331 p. ; 25 cm.
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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.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2006019106
ISBN0195308441 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780195308440 (cloth : alk. paper)

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