The Stigma of Families with Mental Illness
Academic PsychiatryPublished 18 March 2008
J. E. Larson, P. W. Corrigan
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This article describes family stigma, which is defined as the prejudice and discrimination experienced by individuals through associations with their relatives and presents strategies to eliminate stigma.
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The authors end this article with recommendations for psychiatry training goals.
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