Why do patients with mental health issues experience social stigmatisation and social exclusion relating to their mental health problems? And what is the impact of this experience on the patient and their situation?

This essay aims at identifying, discussing and exploring different sociological reasons for the social stigmatisation and social exclusion of people with mental health problems. It also investigates the extent of the impact that this has on the patient and their situation. This assignment will incorporate different sociological approaches and will draw on personal clinical experience.

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Title: Why are patients with mental health problems stigmatized and what is the impact of this behaviour?
College: University of the West of England, Bristol
Course: Mental Health Nursing
Grade: Pass
Author: Timothy John Whittard (Author)
Publication Year: 2007
Pages: 10
Catalog Number: V470796
ISBN (eBook): 9783668939073
ISBN (Book): 9783668939080
Language: English
Tags: Mental Health Psychiatry Stigma Social Exclusion Sociology Psychology Mental Illness Discrimination Prejudice Victimisation Stereotypes

Why are patients with mental health problems stigmatized and what is the impact of this behaviour?

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