Stigma and mental illness
Éditeur :
American Psychiatric Association Publishing
ISBN :
9780880484053
Date de publication :
30 juin 1992
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
499 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This book is a collection of writings on how society has stigmatized mentally ill persons, their families, and their caregivers. First-hand accounts portray what it is like to be the victim of stigma and mental illness. It also presents historical, societal, and institutional viewpoints that underscore the devastating effects of stigma.