01 Oct Briefly explain Corrigan’s model of the stages of stigma and his recommendations and hierarchy about recovery.
Psychopathology and Diagnosis for Social Work Practice
Diagnosis: The Burden of Stigma in Help Seeking By Day 7
Submit a 3-page paper that addresses the following:
• Briefly explain Corrigan’s model of the stages of stigma and his recommendations and hierarchy about recovery.
• Explain whether Delle’s experience follows that model. Use specific examples to argue your perspective. If you agree, identify which stage of recovery Delle is in.
• Analyze Delle’s reports about his own experiences with both types of stigma. Provide specific examples, and in your analysis consider the following questions:
o Does one type of stigma predominate in his talk?
o Which of Delle’s personal values or beliefs were challenged by his internalizations about his own illness and help-seeking?
o What strengths does he exhibit?
o What was the primary benefit of his diagnosis?
o Do you think that his experience would be different if his culture was different? Explain why or why not.
