The mark of shame: stigma of mental illness and an agenda for change

Abstract

Introduction 1. What is Mental Disorder and What is Stigma? 2. Perspectives from Social Psychology, Sociology, and Evolutionary Psychology 3. Historical Perspectives on Mental Illness and Stigma 4. Modern Conceptions of Mental Disorder 5. Evidence from Scientific Investigations 6. Indicators of Stigma from Everyday Life 7. Stigma of Mental Illness: An Integration 9. Overcoming Stigma I: Legislation, Policy, and Community Efforts 10. Overcoming Stigma II: Media and Mental Health Professionals 11. Overcoming Stigma III: Families and Individuals 12. Concluding Issues