The mark of shame : stigma of mental illness and an agenda for change / Stephen P. Hinshaw.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007.

xvii, 331 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-315) and index.

What is mental disorder and what is stigma? -- Perspectives from social psychology, sociology, and evolutionary psychology -- Historical perspectives on mental illness and stigma -- Modern conceptions of mental disorder -- Evidence from scientific investigations -- Indicators of stigma from everyday life -- Stigma of mental illness : an integration -- Research directions and priorities -- Overcoming stigma I : legislation, policy, and community efforts -- Overcoming stigma II : media and mental health professionals -- Overcoming stigma III : families and individuals -- Concluding issues.