Don't Call Me Nuts : Coping with the Stigma of Mental Illness [Paperback]

Patrick Corrigan (Author), Robert Lundin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 29, 2001

DON'T CALL ME NUTS! addresses one of the pressing issues in psychiatry today, indeed in the larger scope of civil rights in society--the stigma of mental illness. In its pages, Corrigan and Lundin explore all facets of the stigma which persons with mental illnesses face. DON'T CALL ME NUTS! is both a valuable resource, a history lesson, and a gaze into the future of a stigma-less community.

DON'T CALL ME NUTS! is a handbook for persons with mental illness. In its pages are discussions about dealing with self-stigma, knowing when or whether to disclose a mental illness, seven ways to foster personal empowerment, and legal and political remedies. From the point of view of impacting society, DON'T CALL ME NUTS! explores the public's reaction to stigma through the methods of contact, education, and protest.

Authors Patrick Corrigan and Robert Lundin are in themselves experts in the subject. Corrigan, the executive director of the University of Chicago Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, has published widely on the subject and in the broader field of psychiatric rehabilitation. Lundin, a former freelance reporter for the Chicago Tribune, has lived with a schizoaffective disorder for 20 years.

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These authors present a virtual manual for how recovering persons can go about being accepted! -- Frederick J. Frese III, Ph.D.

About the Author

Patrick Corrigan is a prolific reseacher into the psychosocial experiences of mental illnesses; he has published more than 100 articles and book chapters. Corrigan is professor of psychiatry at the University of Chicago where he directs the internationally known Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

Robert Lundin became seriously mentally ill with a schizoaffective disorder in 1979 while in graduate school. Today he is the director of publications at The University of Chicago Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: Recovery Press; 1st Recovery Press ed edition (May 29, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096747941X
• ISBN-13: 978-0967479415
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #952,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At last a book of empowerment for those with brain disorders, June 11, 2001

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Faye Shannon, author- Manic by Midnight (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don't Call Me Nuts : Coping with the Stigma of Mental Illness (Paperback)

When this book arrived in the mail I hoped I wouldn't be disappointed or bored. I needn't have worried, it is fantastic. It reads easily, yet takes on some tough subjects such as: whether or not to disclose mental illness, addressing stigma and suggestions for handling society and bringing about greater understanding. The examples are colorful and the suggestions are useful. What a superb job Patrick Corrigan and Robert Lundin have done. I hope this team puts forth some more books for us.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for trainers, September 27, 2001

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This review is from: Don't Call Me Nuts : Coping with the Stigma of Mental Illness (Paperback)

Don't Call Me Nuts is a very complete publication on the topic of stigma as it relates to mental health. The wonderful thing about the way it is written is that it could be used to teach about stigma and predjudice as they relate to any topic. This would be a very helpful book for anyone concerned about mental health or for any teachers, or corporate trainers who want to teach about the painful consequences of prejudice.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT RESOURCE!, May 19, 2010

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This review is from: Don't Call Me Nuts : Coping with the Stigma of Mental Illness (Paperback)

Super great and indepth book dealing with mental illness and stigma. Highly recommended for those in the field, or people dealing with mental illness personally. Discusses the pros and cons of disclosing your disability in the work place.