#stigma
#stigma

'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.

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

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.

Alternative medicine

4 weeks ago

How Mental Health Conditions Impact People's Lives

Mental health issues significantly impact daily tasks, relationships, and employment opportunities.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Mental ill-health is losing its stigma, but it's still used to blame victims of abuse

The Metropolitan police failed to investigate a predatory officer and instead spread false claims about his victim's mental health.

Boston Red Sox

fromOver the Monster

1 week ago

An open letter to the "fan" who "interacted" with Jarren Duran

A fan's hurtful comment about suicide can deeply impact mental health awareness and reinforces stigma.

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

'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.

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

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.

Alternative medicine

4 weeks ago

How Mental Health Conditions Impact People's Lives

Mental health issues significantly impact daily tasks, relationships, and employment opportunities.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Mental ill-health is losing its stigma, but it's still used to blame victims of abuse

The Metropolitan police failed to investigate a predatory officer and instead spread false claims about his victim's mental health.

Boston Red Sox

fromOver the Monster

1 week ago

An open letter to the "fan" who "interacted" with Jarren Duran

A fan's hurtful comment about suicide can deeply impact mental health awareness and reinforces stigma.

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.

NYC parents

fromwww.nytimes.com

2 weeks 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.

Arsenal

fromwww.90min.com

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

Marketing

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

Fur's founders successfully transformed the pubic hair care category into a multimillion-dollar business through quality products and trust-building.

fromYahoo Finance

Remote teams

Why working from home stigma is bad for workers and businesses

Remote work is viewed by some as unproductive, yet studies suggest it can enhance well-being and productivity for many workers.

fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

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

Modern fatherhood involves shared caregiving roles, challenging traditional perceptions and reducing stigma around fathers' involvement.

Changing societal narratives around fatherhood reflect an increasing acceptance of men in caregiving duties.

#hiv

fromwww.npr.org

Medicine

Why are so many indigenous Panamanians contracting HIV and dying of AIDS?

HIV stigma in the Ngabe-Bugle territory is contributing to a severe health crisis, isolating individuals like Joti from their families.

The Ngabe-Bugle region faces a significant HIV epidemic, with alarming rates of infection and mortality, especially among youth.

Medicine

Stigma around those living with HIV is declining, but maybe not for the reasons you'd think: report

HIV stigma is declining in America, but awareness, especially among Gen Z, remains low.

Medicine

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

The term 'AIDS' shaped public perception and responses, influencing stigma and advocacy surrounding the crisis.

fromwww.npr.org

Medicine

Why are so many indigenous Panamanians contracting HIV and dying of AIDS?

HIV stigma in the Ngabe-Bugle territory is contributing to a severe health crisis, isolating individuals like Joti from their families.

The Ngabe-Bugle region faces a significant HIV epidemic, with alarming rates of infection and mortality, especially among youth.

Medicine

Stigma around those living with HIV is declining, but maybe not for the reasons you'd think: report

HIV stigma is declining in America, but awareness, especially among Gen Z, remains low.

Medicine

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

The term 'AIDS' shaped public perception and responses, influencing stigma and advocacy surrounding the crisis.

more#hiv

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Medicine

Shame Is a Powerful Tool for Behavior Change, but at What Cost?

Stigma can drive health behavior change but risks creating health inequities.

A successful anti-smoking campaign doesn't warrant similar strategies for opioid use.

UK news

5 months ago

Camilla to return to duty after illness as Kate channels Diana with powerful message

The Princess of Wales emphasizes empathy towards those suffering from addiction, echoing Princess Diana's legacy of combating stigma.

fromBuzzFeed

6 months ago

Books

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

The stigma around sex work in the US is slowly changing as people recognize it as a legitimate profession.

fromwww.dw.com

6 months ago

Medicine

HIV treatment breakthroughs: Namibia's success story DW 10/17/2024

There's significant stigma around HIV, leading to isolation among individuals like Anna Engomba, who learned about her diagnosis in 2006.

fromIndependent