Book DescriptionThe stigma attached to mental illness is the main obstacle to better mental health care and a better quality of life for patients, their families and the community as a whole In 1996, the WPA began an international programme to fight thestigma and discrimination because of schizophrenia The 'Open the Doors' program has since been озсжй implemented in more than 20 countries and involved roughly 200 different anti-stigma interventions This book details the results of these efforts internationally and provides recommendations and guidance for those seeking to join this international effort or start similar efforts to dispel stigma and discrimination.  Complet2005 г 264 стр ISBN 0521549434.