Stigma, Suicide and the Mentally Ill

This book explores the impact of stigma towards the mentally ill among college students at a large university in the southeastern United States. The findings indicate the presence of stigma among students, and the early outcomes of a campaign targeted at decreasing stigma. The university was selected for the study due to its heightened level of completed suicide among its students. The concepts of stigma, mental illness, suicide and effective anti-stigma efforts are examined.

Autorentext

Megan Herscher works as an Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling at Carson-Newman University. She received her PhD from the University of Tennessee in 2013. Megan is licensed as a professional counselor and her research interests focus on practical application in clinical practice.