The sociology of stigma and pathways to care

Carla D. Kundert and Patrick W. Corrigan

Chapter 9 in Research Handbook on Mental Health Policy, 2022, pp 134-147 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Development Studies; Economics and Finance; Politics and Public Policy Sociology and Social Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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