Family Burden and Family Stigma in Major Mental Illness.

Lefley, Harriet P.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Family Burden and Family Stigma in Major Mental Illness.

Lefley, Harriet P.

American Psychologist, v44 n3 p556-60 Mar 1989

Mental illness has a catastrophic impact on the family, subjecting its members to severe burden and life stress. In addition, families are often implicated in the origins of the illness by themselves, society, and mental health professionals. New alliances with clinicians are helping to support and destigmatize these families. (AF)

Descriptors: Children, Clinical Psychology, Coping, Etiology, Family Involvement, Family Problems, Family Role, High Risk Persons, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs, Nature Nurture Controversy, Psychosis, Stress Variables

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