{"product_id":"the-stigma-of-mental-illness-models-and-methods-of-stigma-reduction","title":"The Stigma of Mental Illness: Models and Methods of Stigma Reduction","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Stigma of Mental Illness by Keith Dobson and Heather Stuart examines stigma as one of the most significant barriers to care and recovery for people living with mental health and related disorders. Stigma manifests through negative beliefs, discrimination, self-stigma, and systemic policies that create inequality, often proving more debilitating than the mental health conditions themselves. Grounded in the work of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), this book documents the development and impact of the Opening Minds initiative—the largest coordinated anti-stigma effort in Canadian history. By combining theory, evidence, and real-world application, the book provides a comprehensive and practical framework for understanding and reducing mental health stigma across diverse settings and populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eComprehensive Exploration of Stigma: Examines personal, social, institutional, and structural dimensions of mental health stigma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEvidence-Based Framework: Draws on research, theories of change, and best practices developed through the MHCC’s Opening Minds program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePractical Strategies for Stigma Reduction: Offers actionable approaches applicable to healthcare, workplaces, education, and community settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePolicy and Program Insights: Documents large-scale, systematic efforts to design, evaluate, and implement anti-stigma initiatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGlobal Relevance: Provides adaptable models and lessons applicable across cultures, contexts, and countries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInterdisciplinary Appeal: Valuable for mental health professionals, researchers, policymakers, educators, and advocates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0197572596\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0197572597\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dermatology Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44954456326279,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7294\/6823\/files\/71ALIV2HKsL._AC_UF1000_1000_QL80_b6db37c1-9ffa-4afb-97c0-919a6c285fd8.jpg?v=1782167566","url":"https:\/\/dermatologylibrary.online\/products\/the-stigma-of-mental-illness-models-and-methods-of-stigma-reduction","provider":"Dermatology Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}