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According to Stephn Hinshaw (2009, p. xi), family members are strongly affected by mental health
stigma, experiencing guilt, self-blame, closed doors, and a clear sense of psychological burden. Stigma
toward relatives is fueled by the prevailing view that mental illness is caused by faulty upbringing –
which until recently was the dominant perspective of the mental health professions (2009, p. xi).
Families have a lot of influence on a person’s decisions and perspective on certain topics. With that in
mind, Kennedy mentions that until we start talking about this issue, and gain a level of acceptance,
people are still not going to avail their selves of treatment (Kennedy, 2013 4:57 – 5:09). So not only do
we have to progress the public to a level of comfort for individuals to talk about their mental health
issues, but also for the individual’s family. What frames could be utilized for families, that are
influenced by mental health stigmas, to become supportive for mental health parity?
Reference
Hinshaw, S. P. (2007): The mark of shame: Stigma of mental illness and agenda for change. Oxford
University Press, New York.
Kennedy, P. (Feb. 2013). Patrick Kennedy discusses the need for mental health advocacy. Katie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0xhbLS1-uk&feature=youtu.be (Links to an external site.)Links to
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