Changing the paradigm : reflections on experiences in workshops to reduce stigma and discrimination in mental health services : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy at Massey University

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dc.contributor.authorGerzon, Ruth
dc.date.accessioned2016-12-13T01:03:52Z
dc.date.available2016-12-13T01:03:52Z
dc.date.issued2001
dc.description.abstractOne of the key objectives of the national Like Minds, Like Mine project against stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness is to work with the mental health sector to change attitudes and behaviour through education and policy development. This action research thesis examines the effectiveness of workshops aimed at reducing the stigma and discrimination within mental health services. Most hospital based mental health services were developed within the 'medical model' based on professional power. Non-discriminatory services are seen to be those that support a 'recovery model', as promulgated by the Mental Health Commission, which is based on partnership and participation by service users. For many services this requires a change in their culture. This research examines the effectiveness of workshops designed to support such cultural change, facilitated by people with experience of mental illness. Observation, evaluation and reflection on two workshops, and the findings of a literature search informed practices, with new techniques developed and trialled.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/10117
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectNew Zealanden_US
dc.subjectMental health servicesen_US
dc.subjectMental health personnel -- Attitudesen_US
dc.titleChanging the paradigm : reflections on experiences in workshops to reduce stigma and discrimination in mental health services : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy at Massey Universityen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorGerzon, Ruthen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineSocial Scienceen_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Philosophy (M. Phil.)en_US
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