Date of Defense
4-12-2005
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Dr. Mary Ann Stark
Second Advisor
Dr. Diane Hamilton
Third Advisor
Mary Baukus
Abstract
People who suffer from mental illness comprise a highly vulnerable population, and encounter adversity from two directions. Not only do they have to contend with their illness and the management of its symptoms, but they also have to brace themselves against the societal backlash and devaluation produced by the stigma that accompanies mental illness. Stigmatization can drastically alter the life chances of individuals with mental illness and have negative outcomes in regards to employment, income (Markowitz, 1998), social integration(Chan, 2004), self esteem(Blankertz, 2001), health care, insurance, and access to justice (Sayce, 1998.)
Recommended Citation
Rogge, Jared, "Changes in Nursing Student Attitudes Toward Mental Illness" (2005). Honors Theses. 1130.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/1130
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access