Challenging the Stigma of Mental Illness: Lessons for Therapists and Advocates

Mental illness deprives many people of opportunities to live full and independent lives within the realms of work, relationships, housing and health care. The stigma attached to mental illness within society often compounds this problem, impeding prospects still further. Therefore, just as researchers have developed practices for dealing with the clinical problems of mental illness, they also need to develop processes for dealing with the harmful effects of stigma.
Challenging the Stigma of Mental Illness provides practical strategies for addressing the two major forms of stigma: public stigma, which is prejudice and discrimination endorsed by the general population; and self–stigma, the loss of self–esteem and efficacy that occurs when an individual internalizes prejudice and discrimination. 
Written by highly respected and experienced experts in the field of stigma research, this book provides a guide to all stakeholders who work to challenge discrimination and its impact. Practical worksheets and interventions guidelines are included to assist readers in facilitating the implementation of effective anti–stigma strategies within a community.

Spis treści:
About the Authors.
Foreword: Robert Lundin.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
1 Stigma is Personal.
2 Understanding and Measuring Stigma.
3 Challenging the Public Stigma of Mental Illness.
4 Addressing Self–Stigma and Fostering Empowerment.
5 Addressing Structural Stigma.
6 Stigma as Social Injustice.
References.
Learn More About It: Resources and Chapter References (Jennifer D. Rafacz).
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Patrick W. Corrigan is Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Research in the Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology. Previously, he was principal investigator of the Chicago Consortium for Stigma Research, the only NIMH–funded research centre exami ning the stigma of mental illness. He is Editor of the American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation.
David Roe is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Community Mental Health, University of Haifa, Israel. He serves on the editorial board of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences. 
Hector W. H. Tsang is Associate Professor and Program Director for the BSc in Occupational Therapy at the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He serves on the editorial board of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling.

Okładka tylna:
Mental illness deprives many people of opportunities to live full and independent lives within the realms of work, relationships, housing and health care. The stigma attached to mental illness within society often compounds this problem, impeding prospects still further. Therefore, just as researchers have developed practices for dealing with the clinical problems of mental illness, they also need to develop processes for dealing with the harmful effects of stigma.
Challenging the Stigma of Mental Illness provides practical strategies for addressing the two major forms of stigma: public stigma, which is prejudice and discrimination endorsed by the general population; and self–stigma, the loss of self–esteem and efficacy that occurs when an individual internalizes prejudice and discrimination. 
Written by highly respected and experienced experts in the field of stigma research, this book provides a guide to all stakeholders who work to challenge discrimination and its impact. Practical worksheets and interventions guidelines are included to assist readers in facilit ating the implementation of effective anti–stigma strategies within a community.