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Product Description The stigma of mental illness is prevalent and pervasive. This book chronicles the indefatigable effort of mental health professionals in the destigmatisation campaign, viewed through the lens of time by a psychiatrist in Singapore. This narrative is a testament that change is possible. Review A highly interesting account of many years of work to improve the fate of people with mental illness and the image of psychiatry in Asia. --Professor Norman Sartorius, Past President, World Psychiatric Association In an easy relaxed style, Professor Kua traces his own and his colleagues' efforts to combat stigma over the last three decades...a fight that shows some signs of progress. This book is a testament to the value of these efforts. It deserves an international and appreciative readership. --Emeritus Professor Scott Henderson, Chairman, Western Pacific Division, Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) About the Author Kua Ee Heok is a Professor and Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He heads the Department of Psychological Medicine, NUS, and was also the CEO and Medical Director, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore from 2000-2002. He graduated as a doctor from the University of Malaya in 1973 and had postgraduate training in psychiatry at Oxford University, England, and Harvard University, USA. He has written 180 scientific publications on ageing, stress and addiction.