Assignment: Diagnosis
The threat of public stigma, as well as self-stigma, can prevent individuals from receiving the mental health treatment they need. In this Assignment, you analyze the influence of stigma on experiences with and treatment of mental illness.
To prepare: Watch the TED Talk by Sangu Delle and then review the readings. Focus on Delle's examples illustrating Corrigan's model about the stages of stigma and the hierarchy of disclosure. Consider Delle's experience against that model.
Submit a 3 pages paper that addresses the following:
1. Briefly explain Corrigan's model of the stages of stigma and his recommendations and hierarchy about recovery.
2. 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.
3. 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 his experience would be different if his culture was different? Explain why or why not?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Resources
Rosalyn Denise Campbell & Orion Mowbray (2016) The Stigma of Depression: Black American Experiences, Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 25:4, 253-269, DOI: 10.1080/15313204.2016.1187101
YouTube Video: "There's no shame in taking care of your mental health | Sangu Delle".