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From psychiatric patient to citizen
- Author:
- SAYCE Liz
- Publisher:
- Macmillan
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 280p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
People with mental health problems are among the most excluded in society. Argues that, were it not for deep seated prejudice and social exclusion, people diagnosed as having mental health problems could be full citizens, actively participating in society as workers, parents and community members. Identifies the theoretical approaches and practical tasks necessary to effect positive change.
Actions speak louder: tackling discrimination against people with mental illness
- Author:
- THORNICROFT Graham
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 77p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The report criticises the government's mental health anti-stigma campaign, entitled Shift and launched in 2004, for offering policymakers few recommendations for action to combat discrimination. Instead of pumping millions of pounds trying to change society's negative attitudes towards people with mental health problems, more effort should be made to ensure that anti-discrimination law actually protects such people against prejudice. Specifically, the Disability Discrimination Act should be used to protect those with a mental health diagnosis in the same way it does those with a physical disability. The act has been framed primarily in relation to physical disability, and does little to help people with mental health problems. The report lays out actions that policy-makers and campaigners, including Shift, which is run by the National Institute for Mental Health, should make to end discrimination against people with mental health problems. Suggestions include employers allowing the mentally ill not to work if impaired by medication, and providing them with an "external job coach" for counselling and support. The report also suggests modifying employment contracts for those people likely to be unwell for prolonged periods.
Pulling ourselves together to end discrimination
- Author:
- BIRD Lisa
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 6(4), June 2000, pp.24-27.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
A survey of people with mental health problems has revealed a surprising amount of discrimination and lack of understanding by mental health professionals, family and friends. This article describes that research and its recommendations for change.
Mental illness: prejudice, discrimination and the law
- Authors:
- CAMBELL Tom, HEGINBOTHAM Chris
- Publisher:
- Dartmouth
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 263p.bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Defines the nature of discrimination, and analyses the nature of mental illness. Looks at ways in which mentally ill people are discriminated against in all walks of life. Develops a conceptual framework centring on rights and interests of mentally ill people and articulates a non-discrimatory approach to services. Provides a critique of mental health legislation, and makes proposals for change.
Beyond good intentions: making anti-discrimination strategies work
- Author:
- SAYCE Liz
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 18(5), August 2003, pp.625-642.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article seeks to explore some key questions about effectiveness in anti-discrimination work: what do we know of what works to reduce discrimination faced by disabled people? It takes, as its key focus, current work to reduce discrimination experienced by people who use mental health services, in Britain and internationally. It also looks at initiatives in wider disability communities. It argues on the basis of available evidence that initiatives are most likely to succeed if they effectively challenge the power that underpins discrimination, aim to transform beliefs amongst those with the power to discriminate, intervene carefully in the different components of 'discrimination', drawing on evidence of effectiveness and work within a comprehensive framework for ongoing anti-discrimination work. This means targeting anti-discrimination work at different levels and different sectors, working with a range of different organisations and groups, rather than dispersing resources through ad hoc, one-off mini-initiatives. There is no single solution to discrimination, but different elements of potential 'solutions' exist. What is needed is to bring different strands of work together. In particular, it would be helpful to forge a stronger synthesis between, on the one hand, securing legislative improvement and enforcement, and on the other, promoting the universal benefits of a more inclusive society. Each complements the other.
Interpersonal contact and the stigma of mental illness: a review of the literature
- Authors:
- COUTURE, PENN David L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 12(3), June 2003, pp.291-305.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Stigmatization of mental illness is widespread in Western societies and other cultures. Stigma is detrimental to the well being of persons with mental illness. This can lead to discrimination in housing and employment. It is for these reasons that practitioners have sought methods for reducing stigma. One strategy is increasing interpersonal relations with people with mental illness. This article reviews the literature on the subject.
Reducing psychiatric stigma and discrimination: evaluation of educational interventions in UK secondary schools
- Authors:
- PINFOLD Vanessa, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 182(4), April 2003, pp.342-346.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The persistent and disabling nature of psychiatric stigma has led to the establishment of global programmes to challenge the negative stereotypes and discriminatory responses that generate social disability, but these initiatives are rarely evaluated. The purpose of this article was to assess the effectiveness of an intervention with young people aimed at increasing mental health literacy and challenging negative stereotypes associated with severe mental illness. A total of 472 secondary school students attended two mental health awareness workshops and completed pre- and post-questionnaires detailing knowledge, attitudes and behavioural intentions. Young people use an extensive vocabulary of 270 different words and phrases to describe people with mental health problems: most were derogatory terms. Mean positive attitude scores rose significantly from 1.2 at baseline to 2.8 at 1-week follow-up and 2.3 at a 6-month follow-up. Changes were most marked for female students and those reporting personal contact with people with mental illness. Short educational workshops can produce positive changes in participants' reported attitudes towards people with mental health problems.
Double invisibility: a study into the needs of black disabled people in Warwickshire
- Authors:
- BANTON Martin, HIRSCH Maureen M
- Publisher:
- Council of Disabled People Warwickshire
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 52p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Leamington Spa
Exploration of the needs of disabled people from ethnic minorities in Warwickshire through interviews with disabled people, a review of research literature, and a survey of relevant voluntary and statutory organisations. Discusses users' views on such issues as family support, problems with accessing benefits and services, and culturally sensitive services. Examines the extent to which organisations are aware of the needs of these clients and how far they offer services specifically to ethnic minorities. Makes recommendations as to the improvement of services.
Stigma, discrimination and social exclusion: What's in a word?
- Author:
- SAYCE Liz
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 7(4), August 1998, pp.331-343.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
There is mounting evidence that British service users face pervasive discrimination in areas of life ranging from work to parenting, insurance to driving licenses. One of the key concepts used to investigate the problems that users of mental health services face in their relationships to other people, and to society at large, is 'stigma'. This concept is used to frame questions of public attitudes about mental illness, users' self-perceptions and the unfavourable treatment they receive. It is often stated or implied that if we can breakdown 'stigma' we can transform users' position in society, their opportunities and well-being. Examines the limitations of both the concept of 'stigma' and the way it is applied, and reviews the growing literature on discrimination, which is seen as a more promising model on which to base social change.
The politics of psychiatry and community care: a discourse analytic approach to the case study of John Baptist
- Author:
- GRAY Benjamine T.
- Journal article citation:
- Changes an International Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy, 16(1), April 1998, pp.24-37.
Challenges and criticises conventional ways of understanding, and analyses the contemporary expression of racism(s) in a mental-health service.