Challenging the Stigma of Mental Illness: Lessons for Therapists
and Advocates May 2011, Wiley-Blackwell This price is valid for
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Stigma of Mental Illness offers practical strategies for
addressing the harmful effects of stigma attached to mental
illness. It considers both 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. - Invaluable guide for professionals and
volunteers working in any capacity to challenge discrimination
against mental illness - Contains practical worksheets and
intervention guidelines to facilitate the implementation of
specific anti-stigma approaches - Authors are highly experienced
and respected experts in the field of mental illness stigma
research