Description
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.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
256 pages
Language
English
Published
Jun 30, 1992
Publisher
American Psychiatric Association Publishing
ISBN-10
0880484055
ISBN-13
9780880484053