The University of Chicago

National Consortium on Stigma and Empowerment

  • Stigma of Mental Illness: Where Can Public Policy Step In?

    Stigma of Mental Illness: Where Can Public Policy Step In?

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    Keri Lintz

    Mental illness is common, often serious, highly treatable, and sometimes curable – yet stigma and discrimination often stand in the way of people getting help. Patrick Corrigan provides insight into the role of public policy in addressing stigma.