Diagnosis Post: The Burden of Stigma in Help Seeking
Submit a must be 3 pages paper that addresses the following:
A. Briefly explain Corrigan's model of the stages of stigma and his recommendations and hierarchy about recovery.
B. Explain whether Delle's experience follows that model. Use specific examples to argue your perspective. If you agree, identify which stage of recovery Delle is in.
C. Analyze Delle's reports about his own experiences with both types of stigma. Provide specific examples, and in your analysis consider the following questions:
a. Does one type of stigma predominate in his talk?
b. Which of Delle's personal values or beliefs were challenged by his internalizations about his own illness and help-seeking?
c. What strengths does he exhibit?
d. What was the primary benefit of his diagnosis?
e. Do you think that his experience would be different if his culture was different? Explain why or why not.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.