Daily Hassles of Persons With Severe Mental Illness

Prevalence of Internalized Stigma among Persons with Severe Mental Illness.

PURPOSE: There is evidence that internalized stigma significantly impacts the lives of people with severe mental illness. Nevertheless, there is little data on the prevalence of clinically significant internalized stigma. This study investigated the current prevalence and demographic correlates of significantly elevated levels of internalized stigma in two samples of people with severe mental i...

Evaluating Substance Abuse in Persons with Severe Mental Illness

A large proportion of persons with severe psychiatric disorders are affected by substance abuse, and clinical research points to the need to treat psychiatric and substance use disorders in an integrated fashion. Accordingly, all mental health clinicians who work with these individuals must develop competence in the detection and treatment of substance use disorders. Simply referring clients wi...

Labeling and persons with mental illness.

Labels that have been applied to various groups in our society have been found to have a tremendous impact on these people. It is the author's contention that the label "case management" has an adverse impact on the care of mentally ill people. A change in terminology is suggested. Attention is drawn to other issues in mental illness treatment that also require modification.

Public attitudes toward persons with mental illness.

Public Service Reductions Associated with Placement of Homeless Persons with Severe Mental Illness in Supportive Housing

This article assesses the impact of public investment in supportive housing for homeless persons with severe mental disabilities. Data on 4,679 people placed in such housing in New York City between 1989 and 1997 were merged with data on the utilization of public shelters, public and private hospitals, and correctional facilities. A series of matched controls who were homeless but not placed in...