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Direct linkOverton, Stacy L.; Medina, Sondra L. – Journal of Counseling & Development, 2008
Stigma surrounding major mental illness creates many barriers. People who experience mental illness face discrimination and prejudice when renting homes, applying for jobs, and accessing mental health services. The authors review the current literature regarding stigma and mental illness. They define stigma and review theories that explain its…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs, Counselor Training
