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The Mark of Shame

The Mark of Shame

Stigma of Mental Illness and an Agenda for Change

9780199730926
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Millions of people and their families are affected by mental illness; it causes untold pain and severely impairs their ability to function in the world. In recent years, we have begun to understand and develop a range of effective treatments for mental illness. Even with this shift from moralistic views to those emphasizing the biological and genetic origins of mental illness, punitive treatment and outright rejection remain strong. Public attitudes toward mental illness are stillmore negative than they were half a century ago, and the majority of those afflicted either do not receive or cannot afford adequate care. As a result of all of these troubling facts, applying the term stigma to mental illness is particularly appropriate because stigma conveys the mark of shameborne by those in any highly devalued group. Mental illness tops the list of stigmatized conditions in current society, generating the kinds of stereotypes, fear, and rejection that are reminiscent of longstanding attitudes toward leprosy. Mental disorders threaten stability and order, and media coverage exacerbates this situation by equating mental illness with violence. As a result, stigma is rampant, spurring family silence, discriminatory laws, and social isolation. The pain of mental illness is searing enough, but adding the layer ofstigma affects personal well being, economic productivity, and public health, fueling a vicious cycle of lowered expectations, deep shame, and hopelessness. In this groundbreaking book, Stephen Hinshaw examines the longstanding tendency to stigmatize those with mental illness. He also provides practical strategies for overcoming this serious problem, including enlightened social policies that encourage, rather than discourage, contact with those afflicted, media coverage emphasizing their underlying humanity, family education, and responsive treatment. The Mark of Shame is a deeply inspiring and passionate work that is realistic and filled with hope. It combines personal accounts with information from social and evolutionary psychology, sociology, and public policy to provide messages that are essential for anyone afflicted or familiar with mental illness.
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OUP USA
86738
9780199730926
9780199730926

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Publication date
2011
Issue number
1
Cover
paperback
Pages count
344
Dimensions (mm)
156 x 235
Weight (g)
499
  • Chapter 1: What is Mental Disorder and What is Stigma?; Chapter 2: Perspectives from Social Psychology, Sociology, and Evolutionary Psychology; Chapter 3: Historical Perspectives on Mental Illness and Stigma; Chapter 4: Modern Conceptions of Mental Disorder; Chapter 5: Evidence from Scientific Investigations; Chapter 6: Indicators of Stigma from Everyday Life; Chapter 7: Stigma of Mental Illness: An Integration; Chapter 8: Research Directions and Priorities; Chapter 9: Overcoming Stigma I: Legislation, Policy, and Community Efforts; Chapter 10: Overcoming Stigma II: Media and Mental Health Professionals; Chapter 11: Overcoming Stigma III: Families and Individuals; Chapter 12: Concluding Issues; References;
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