Includes bibliographical references (p. [166]-182) and index
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The origins of stigma -- The course of psychoses -- The nature of stigma -- Poverty and social disadvantage -- Ameliorating users' symptoms -- Dismantling psychiatric institutions -- Reducing fear and discrimination among the public -- Tackling self stigmatisation -- Overcoming obstacles to employment -- Why work helps -- Economic obstacles to employment -- The spectrum of work programmes -- Social firms -- Innovative strategies -- Inclusion and empowerment of consumers.