Social Inclusion of Mentally Ill Persons

Social Inclusion of Persons With Mental Illness

Mental illness frequently leads to social exclusion because of social stigma associated with

mental illness and psychiatric therapies that limit personal development. Individuals with

mental illness require social support which nurtures their personal development. The

most effective social support encourages activities that fulfill socially valued goals

and produce individual empowerment. Ultimately,to the extent possible,persons with

mental illness should be supported in their efforts to live an economically autonomous

life performing recognized and socially valued work. This session invites studies of

social inclusion using various theoretical approaches and methodologies

Session Organizer:

Jorge CHUAQUI, Universidad de Valparaiso, Chile, jorge.chuaqui@gmail.com

Recorded Presentation

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