Mental health

Description:

This paper discusses social stigma in the context of disability in general and mental health in particular, and the impact of stigma on the employment prospects of those who are defined as mentally sick or are ex-mental patients. The roots of stigma, and how stigma can be countered in society in an effort to promote successful rehabilitation, are also discussed.

Date Issued:

1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

Journal of Social Development in Africa

Subject Topic:

Social work with people with mental disabilities and Discrimination against people with disabilities

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5db7x308