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Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
15 hours ago

The taboo colon cancer symptom millennials are afraid to tell their doctors about

Discussing symptoms like anal bleeding is crucial for early detection of colon cancer, yet many feel embarrassed to do so.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Truth About Multiple Personalities

The stigma surrounding dissociative identity disorder (DID) is harmful, exacerbated by Hollywood's inaccurate portrayals and inadequate clinician understanding.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'I was drawn into a secretive world of chemsex and it turned me into a zombie'

Chemsex can initially feel liberating but often leads to addiction and deterioration of life quality.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why Suicide Isn't Talked About

Suicide is often viewed as irrational despite its potential to affect anyone under extreme distress.
Open discussions about suicide are crucial for reducing stigma and finding solutions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

From Symptoms to Stories: Reframing Mental Health Treatment

The Power Threat Meaning Framework offers an alternative to the biomedical model in psychiatry.
The PTMF reframes mental health struggles as meaningful responses to life's challenges.
A new study found that the PTMF significantly reduced self-harm, restraint, and seclusion in inpatient wards.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Truth About Multiple Personalities

The stigma surrounding dissociative identity disorder (DID) is harmful, exacerbated by Hollywood's inaccurate portrayals and inadequate clinician understanding.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'I was drawn into a secretive world of chemsex and it turned me into a zombie'

Chemsex can initially feel liberating but often leads to addiction and deterioration of life quality.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why Suicide Isn't Talked About

Suicide is often viewed as irrational despite its potential to affect anyone under extreme distress.
Open discussions about suicide are crucial for reducing stigma and finding solutions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

From Symptoms to Stories: Reframing Mental Health Treatment

The Power Threat Meaning Framework offers an alternative to the biomedical model in psychiatry.
The PTMF reframes mental health struggles as meaningful responses to life's challenges.
A new study found that the PTMF significantly reduced self-harm, restraint, and seclusion in inpatient wards.
#autism
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

RFK Jr. Claimed Autism Destroys' Lives. Autistic People Disagree.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on autism prompted widespread criticism for perpetuating stigma and damaging perceptions of autistic individuals.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

RFK Jr. Claimed Autism Destroys' Lives. Autistic People Disagree.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on autism prompted widespread criticism for perpetuating stigma and damaging perceptions of autistic individuals.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

'Baywatch' star Nicole Eggert says the television show hurt her dating life

I had some crazy idea in my head that if I left the show, I would be able to detach myself from the stigma that the show had given all of us as actors, which is not a thing.
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Demystifying Pleasure: Openness About Masturbation Matters

Eighty percent of women masturbate. Ninety-five percent of men masturbate. And the rest lie.
Mental health
SF LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

My Family Kept My Dad's Secret For Years. I Wasn't Prepared For What Telling The Truth Would Mean.

Family secrets can be burdensome, particularly those related to health and stigma.
The 1980s HIV/AIDS epidemic was marked by significant social stigma and misinformation.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Legal Prosecution of Consensual Non-monogamy

Legally, there are no national protections for CNM relationships and scant... local protections. When CNM is legally prosecuted, it usually happens in civil, family, and military courts.
Relationships
Cancer
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The True Cost of Pain Stigma

Managing cancer pain is crucial, yet many patients endure unnecessary suffering due to stigma about opioid use.
Balancing the risks and benefits of opioids in cancer pain management is essential.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What's Wrong With How We See Epilepsy?

Epilepsy affects 50 million globally, yet myths perpetuate stigma and misunderstandings.
Purple Day, on March 26, is crucial for raising awareness and challenging myths about epilepsy.
Public education and policy reform are essential to combat stigma and improve treatment options.
Everyday cooking
fromBon Appetit
2 months ago

A High-Protein, Low-Carb Dosa Recipe to Fuel Your Mornings

Food can evoke joy and nostalgia, but living with diabetes necessitates thoughtful reconsideration of dietary choices.
Social justice
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Making jobs and schools accessible to people with disabilities benefits everyone, research shows

The Trump administration's stance reflects widespread misconceptions about the abilities of people with disabilities and undermines workplace inclusion efforts.
Arsenal
fromwww.90min.com
3 months ago

Arsenal launch 'Every Stain Should Be Part of the Game' campaign with Persil

The 'Every Stain Should Be Part of the Game' campaign seeks to empower female athletes by addressing period-related stigma.
fromShopify
3 months ago

How Fur's Founders Pioneered a New Beauty Category Through Trust and Persistence (2025) - Shopify

"When we created this company, we were like, If we are going to tackle the stigma around pubic hair care and create this category, we have to do it in a way that is really quality, really legitimate and done with excellence."
Marketing
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Robert De Niro won't change his daughter's nappy - two parents weigh in on why that attitude stinks

When discussing modern fatherhood, it's essential to note that the perception of a father's role has evolved significantly. Many fathers today are actively participating in caregiving, challenging traditional norms that positioned them primarily as breadwinners. This shift is vital as it sets a precedent for future generations, demonstrating that caregiving is a shared responsibility rather than a gender-specific duty.
Miscellaneous
#hiv
fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago
Medicine

How HIV/AIDS got its name the words Americans used were steeped in science, stigma, and religious language

fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago
Medicine

How HIV/AIDS got its name the words Americans used were steeped in science, stigma, and religious language

fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

People Who Dated Adult Film Stars, Sex Workers, And Onlyfans Creators Are Sharing What It Was Like, And The Responses Are Super Eye-Opening

"I dated a pornstar who came from my area... I never mentioned that I knew what she did. We left the restaurant, made out outside her car..."
Books
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Tim Walz is a new kind of reproductive rights messenger

Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, has passionately shared his personal infertility struggles, aiming to break the stigma that reproductive issues are solely women's concerns.
Left-wing politics
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