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Named, Shamed and Blamed

Theology, Mental Health and the Wounds of Stigma

Named, Shamed and Blamed

Theology, Mental Health and the Wounds of Stigma

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Paperback / softback

£30.00

Publisher: SCM Press
ISBN: 9780334065418
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 30/04/2026
Width: 13.5 cm
Height: 21.6 cm

Once an individual is formally diagnosed with a mental health condition such as bipolar or depression they enter into a period of disorientation - in which they are unsure of their social standing, relationship with God, self and their community. This period of disorientation is the place in which stigma is rooted and flourishes. Taking liberation theology as a lens in order to understand this phenomena of stigma, Named, Shamed and Blamed explores oppression, injustice and poverty drawn from the lived experience of Christians diagnosed with bipolar disorder and provides rich theological and biblical reflection upon these constructs and what they mean in practice, not only for those with the disorder, but for others facing mental health challenges and suffering stigma as a result.

Hannah Waite

Hannah Waite is a researcher for the religion think tank Theos. Her undergraduate degree in psychology and counselling and PhD in practical theology were both awarded by the University of Aberdeen. She is interested in mental health, disability and theology and was a founding member and community developer of Friendship House Aberdeen, a movement towards creating an inclusive community for adults with and without disability.