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The sociology of stigma and pathways to care

In: Research Handbook on Mental Health Policy

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  • Carla D. Kundert
  • Patrick W. Corrigan

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The pernicious effects of stigma toward people with mental illness can be just as debilitating as, if not more than, symptoms of mental illness themselves. Namely, stigma serves as a barrier to recovery in that it can impede social inclusion, empowerment, education, employment, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and often serves as a roadblock on the path to appropriate, sufficient care. This chapter aims to unpack the sociology of stigma toward people with mental illness vis-Ã -vis the social cognitive model: stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. The chapter also explores the various pathways to mental health care, how stigma impacts those pathways, and approaches for addressing various types of stigmas.

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  • Carla D. Kundert & Patrick W. Corrigan, 2022. "The sociology of stigma and pathways to care," Chapters, in: Christopher G. Hudson (ed.), Research Handbook on Mental Health Policy, chapter 9, pages 134-147, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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