The mark of shame : stigma of mental illness and an agenda for change

Publication Data

• Title The mark of shame : stigma of mental illness and an agenda for change
• Author Stephen P. Hinshaw
• Publisher Oxford University Press
• Publication date 2010
• Publication location New York, N.Y.
• Language English

Descriptive Notes

Originally published: 2007.

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.

Topics

• Mental illness :: Social aspects
• Mental illness :: Public opinion
• United States

The mark of shame : stigma of mental illness and an agenda for change by Stephen P. Hinshaw. ISBN 9780199730926. Published by Oxford University Press in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.