Challenging the Stigma of Mental Illness

<i>Challenging the Stigma of Mental Illness</i> 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.   <ul> <li>Invaluable guide for professionals and volunteers working in any capacity to challenge discrimination against mental illness</li> <li>Contains practical worksheets and intervention guidelines to facilitate the implementation of specific anti-stigma approaches</li> <li>Authors are highly experienced and respected experts in the field of mental illness stigma research</li> </ul>