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

255 Pages·2011·0.9 MB·English

by  Patrick W. Corrigan

Challenging the Stigma
of Mental Illness
“Thisbookstartswithapersonalapproachtostigma especiallyitshorrendous
consequences for individuals and families and ends with the important
pronouncement that stigma is an example of social injustice. Along the way,
it provides conceptually driven yet highly practical and useable strategies for
combating stigma at multiple levels. An invaluable resource for anyone
interested in counteringthe huge issue of mental illness stigma; bravo!”
—Stephen Hinshaw, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology,
University of California, USA
“This is a book for everyone for our patients, healthcare professionals and
the general public. The issues surrounding stigma are raised without
underestimating complexity, while still making the concepts understandable.
ChallengingtheStigmaofMentalIllnessexploresthepromisingpathways,aswell
asthosethatwillhaveunintendedconsequences.Itends,asallbooksonthis
subjectshould, with a rallyingcallfor parity for those with mental illness.”
—Til Wykes, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Rehabilitation,
Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, UK

Challenging the Stigma
of Mental Illness
Lessons for Therapists and Advocates
Patrick W. Corrigan
David Roe
Hector W. H. Tsang
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We dedicate this book to those fighting
the good fight against stigma.

Contents
About the Authors ix
Foreword: Robert Lundin xi
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xxi
1 Stigma is Personal 1
2 Understanding and Measuring Stigma 23
3 Challenging the Public Stigma of Mental Illness 55
4 Addressing Self-Stigma and Fostering Empowerment 115
5 Addressing Structural Stigma 169
6 Stigma as Social Injustice 189
References 199
Learn More About It: Resources and Chapter References
by Jennifer D. Rafacz 207
Index 225