Fighting shadows: Self-stigma and mental illness

This study explored the issue of self-stigma (often called internalised stigma) from the perspective of people with experience of mental illness. It investigated the causes and effects of self-stigma and discussed means of combating it amongst people with experience of mental illness.

Citation

Citation: Peterson D, A. Barnes, C. Duncan. (2008). Fighting Shadows: Self-stigma and Mental Illness: Whawhai Atu te Whakamā Hihira. Auckland: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.