Acceptance of Mental Illness

Lauren Mizock, PhD, is Doctoral Faculty in the Clinical Psychology PhD Program at Fielding Graduate University. Dr. Mizock is a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts and California. She is also on the Executive Committee of the Society for the Psychology of Women (Division 35) of the American Psychological Association (APA). She has conducted a number of studies related to psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery, multicultural competence, and mental health practice with transgender individuals, and specializes in these areas of psychotherapy in her private practice. Dr. Mizock publishes widely in peer-reviewed journals and is the author of Researcher Race: Social Constructions in the Research Process.

• Introduction Chapter 1: The History of the Treatment of Mental Illness Chapter 2: Acceptance and the Recovery Paradigm in Mental Health Care Chapter 3: The Multiple Dimensions of the Acceptance of Mental Illness Chapter 4: Barriers and Facilitators to Acceptance of Mental Illness Chapter 5: The Process of Acceptance of Mental Illness Chapter 6: Acceptance of Mental Illness Among Women: Intersectional Stigma Chapter 7: Acceptance of Mental Illness Among Men: Exploring Masculinities and Mental Health Chapter 8: Racial-Ethnic Cultural Factors in the Process of Acceptance of Mental Illness Chapter 9: LGBT Factors in the Process of Acceptance of Mental Illness Chapter 10: Clinical Applications and Investigation of the Acceptance of Mental Illness Resource Appendix References About the Authors Index

"Mizock and Russinova have composed a compelling illustration of the historical shift in attitudes toward mental illness. Their book is a well-written and insightful expansion of their original work with significant implications for the future of culturally sensitive treatment. Their thorough inclusivity makes this a great read for anyone involved in mental health care." --Margarita Alegria, PhD, Director, Center for Multicultural Mental Health Research, and Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School"This text will be an effective addition to any course focused on mental health, psychiatric disability, and diversity for individuals in recovery. It is especially relevant as it includes evidence-based research and practices related to groups often neglected in these discussions, particularly sexual minorities and members of the trans- and gender-non-conforming communities." --Lisa A. Razzano, PhD, CPRP, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Deputy Director, Center on Mental Health Services Research & Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago"With exceptional clarity and understanding, Mizock and Russinova probe and explicate the processes, meaning, and benefits, both personally and socially, of proactive acceptance of mental illness. Their in-depth analysis sensitively explores the complexities of acceptance across gender and sexual orientations, as well as a function of race and ethnicity. This long overdue book is an invaluable contribution to the mental health field." --Kim T. Mueser, PhD, Executive Director, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Boston University"[A] useful addition to the dialogue on what factors help and hinder recovery from severe mental illness. Acceptance of Mental Illness is therefore recommended for clinicians who work with individuals living with severe mental illness and are seeking ways to facilitate therapeutic discussions." -- volume 61, issue 51 of PsycCRITIQUES