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1. Introduction
2. Critical sociological theories
3. Definition of stigma
4. Confiding epilepsy to neurology
5. 19th century ideas of epilepsy
6. Profound changes in knowledge about epilepsy
7. Present-day lay beliefs about causes of epilepsy
8. 20th century stereotypes
9. Public attitudes to epilepsy
10. Public attitudes in Western countries
11. Predictors of public attitudes
12. Sanctions against epilepsy
13. Occupations affected by statute
14. Social meaning of epilepsy and responses
15. The 'epileptic identity'
16. The 'hidden distress' model
17. Felt and enacted stigma
18. The issue of power
19. Epilepsy support groups
20. Epilepsy - "Out of the shadows"
21. Epilepsy as 'spoiled identity'
22. Epilepsy stigma scale
23. Comments on stigma
24. Stigma of epilepsy in remission
25. Stigma and psychopathology
26. Stigma and overall QOL
27. UK employers' attitudes
28. Reported rates of unemployment
29. Epilepsy stigma: a public health issue
30. Conclusions

Topics Covered

• Theories of stigma
• ideas about epilepsy
• Public attitudes to epilepsy
• Rules and sanctions against people with epilepsy
• Felt and enacted stigma
• The issue of power
• Quality of life implications of epilepsy stigma
• Epilepsy as a public health problem
• What can be done to reduced stigma

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Series:

• Epilepsy and Seizures

Categories:

• Clinical Practice
• Neuroscience

Therapeutic Areas:

• Neurology

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Publication History

• Published on May 3, 2011

Financial Disclosures

• Prof. Ann Jacoby has not informed HSTalks of any commercial/financial relationship that it is appropriate to disclose.