From Psychiatric Patient to Citizen: Overcoming Discrimination and Social Exclusion - Hardcover

Sayce, L.

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9780312227333: From Psychiatric Patient to Citizen: Overcoming Discrimination and Social Exclusion

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ISBN 10: 0312227337 ISBN 13: 9780312227333

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2000

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This book proposes theoretical models and practical strategies for tackling the widespread social exclusion faced by people diagnosed mentally ill. Based primarily on research in the US and UK but with reference to other international examples, it analyses evidence of discrimination and the effectiveness of different remedies: disability discrimination law, work to re-frame media and cultural images, grassroots inclusion programmes, challenges to the 'nimby' factor. It places the growing user/survivor and disability movements as central to achieving any radical change.

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From Psychiatric Patient to Citizen This is the first book to present a comprehensive civil rights and responsibilities agenda aimed at achieving full social inclusion for people suffering from mental illness. Drawing on research in the US and UK, as well as extensive experience of lobbying, policy work and collaboration between mental health and disability movements, Liz Sayce critiques the most popular approaches to reducing stigm... Full description

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'This is a well written, 'tour de force' about how people with mental health problems might become more included in social and economic life, rather than marginalised and treated with suspicion.' - Disability and Society

'Liz Sayce offers a sensitive and helpful discussion of identity.' - Peter Beresford, Cambridge University Journal

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