The Stigma of Mental Illness

Hello everyone.



When preparing to comment on an article, be sure to read some of the comments of your classmates. You may want to elaborate, contradict, agree or disagree with a point made. In order to comment, you must click on the word "Comment" at the bottom of the post.



Comments need to be a MAXIMUM of 200 words.



IMPORTANT: I will be moderating comments. Please do not use your full name or the full name of any other student that has posted a comment. Your post will be rejected if it includes a full name or any other personal identifying info. First name, last initial works well.



Any questions email me: claude.roy@reg5.k12.ct.us



You can create a google mail account or comment as "Anonymous" however provide an identifiying name in your comment (first name last initial). I will be checking off each submission. If you have any problems with the process let me know. Thanks.



Here is the link to the first article. It comes from the monthly publication from the American Psychological Association called the APA Monitor.

http://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/06/stigma.html?imw=Y

Your response will be evaluated based your critical/analytical/reflective thought.


Is there a stigma associated with mental illness? How so? Explain.

Do you agree or disagree with the findings of the article? Which? Explain.

What is your personal reaction to the article? Why? Explain.

Did you find the article biased? How so? Explain.

You need not answer all questions. These are just prompts.



Point to some specific aspect in the article, reflect, think, write.

Enjoy.
Posted by Mr. Roy at 8:48 AM