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

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

8. Research directions and priorities

9. Overcoming stigma 1 : legislation, policy, and community efforts

10. Overcoming stigma 2 : media and mental health professionals

11. Overcoming stigma 3 : families and individuals

12. Concluding issues

Notes

References - Index.