A University-Wide Approach to Changing Campus Cultures of Mental Illness Stigma
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Beschreibung
This interdisciplinary volume addresses the progress made regarding mental illness stigma in the realm of higher education while acknowledging how stigma has transformed to present more subtle challenges in this context and how it may be addressed to promote positive campus outcomes. Written by researchers and practitioners who represent different fields within higher education, it highlights the existence of stigma by focusing on its presence in the curriculum, in policies, and in processes within the university. It discusses both the presence and impact of stigma in undergraduate and graduate studies, athletics, and faculty and staff. The book emphasizes a collaborative approach to involve stakeholder groups across campus by providing practical, preemptive solutions to reduce stigma. This volume can be used as a practical guide for any institution of higher education wishing to address mental illness stigma on their campus in a strategic, systemic manner. Additionally, it will be helpful for individuals working in higher education as a guide for reflecting on and changing their individual practice. This book greatly appeals to those who are interested in addressing mental illness stigma systemically.
This interdisciplinary volume addresses the progress made regarding mental illness stigma in the realm of higher education while acknowledging how stigma has transformed to present more subtle challenges in this context and how it may be addressed to promote positive campus outcomes. Written by researchers and practitioners who represent
different fields within higher education, it highlights the existence of stigma by focusing on its presence in the curriculum, in policies, and in processes within the university. It discusses both the presence and impact of stigma in undergraduate and graduate studies, athletics, and faculty and staff. The book emphasizes a collaborative approach to involve stakeholder groups across campus by providing practical, preemptive solutions to reduce stigma. This volume can be used as a practical guide for any institution of higher education
wishing to address mental illness stigma on their campus in a strategic, systemic manner. Additionally,it will be helpful for individuals working in higher education as a guide for reflecting on and changing their individual practice.
This book greatly appeals to those who are interested in addressing mental illness stigma systemically.
Offers an intersectional approach to stigma in a variety of higher education contexts Includes perspectives of practitioners in various fields of the university community Addresses stigma in student and employee populations
Autor*in
Kathleen M. Brennan
Themen in »A University-Wide Approach to Changing Campus Cultures of Mental Illness Stigma«
Mental health in higher education Mental illness in higher education Stigma in higher education Higher education and student affairs Practical applications for addressing stigma on campuses Negative influence of stigma on student outcomes Intersectionality of mental health and racial/ethnic stigma Stigma reduction in higher education Stigma reduction campaigns on campus Training of mental health professionals in higher education Student-athletes’ needs for mental health support Campus-based mental health services Self-stigma and strategic disclosure among students U Bring Change 2 Mind IU program Legal framework to mental health and substance use disorder