The threat of public stigma, as well as self-stigma, can prevent individuals from receiving the mental health treatment they need. In this Assignment, you analyze the influence of stigma on experiences with and treatment of mental illness.To prepare: Watch the TED Talk by Sangu Delle and then review the readings for this week. Focus on Delle’s examples illustrating Corrigan’s model about the stages of stigma and the hierarchy of disclosure. Consider Delle's experience against that model.Submit a 3-page paper that addresses the following: (Use sub-heading for title, be very specific in response and use 2 APA references)Briefly explain Corrigan’s model of the stages of stigma and his recommendations and hierarchy about recovery.Explain whether Delle’s experience follows that model. Use specific examples to argue your perspective. If you agree, identify which stage of recovery Delle is in.Analyze Delle’s reports about his own experiences with both types of stigma. Provide specific examples, and in your analysis consider the following questions:Does one type of stigma predominate in his talk?Which of Delle’s personal values or beliefs were challenged by his internalizations about his own illness and help-seeking?What strengths does he exhibit?What was the primary benefit of his diagnosis?Do you think his experience would be different if his culture was different? Explain why or why not?ReferenceTed Talkhttps://www.ted.com/talks/sangu_delle_there_s_no_shame_in_taking_care_of_your_mental_health

Review the texts linked below to learn more about perspectives on the relationship between the past and the present.The Last Americans: Environmental Collapse and the End of CivilizationRemaining Awake Through a Great RevolutionThe New RenaissanceThen write 1-2 paragraphs in response to the following questions:Which (if any) of the perspectives in the provided texts rings most true for you? Why?Do you believe that history repeats itself? Why or why not?What historical reference point(s) would you use to describe the state of the world today? Why?