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Cancer
fromPsychology Today
1 hour 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
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 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
1 month 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
2 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
1 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Mental health

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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 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
1 month 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
2 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
1 month 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

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.
more#mental-health
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Arsenal
fromwww.90min.com
2 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
2 months ago
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
3 months ago
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.
#public-health
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
7 months ago

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

The term 'AIDS' was pivotal in shaping perceptions and stigma surrounding the disease, influencing both public discussion and activism.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
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.
fromNature
7 months ago
OMG science

Tackling the reality of noma

Noma is a devastating but treatable disease, with high mortality when not treated early due to stigma and lack of awareness.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Medicine

HSE urged to offer leprosy guidance after case in Ireland

Leprosy in Ireland highlights critical challenges in contract tracing and the stigma surrounding the disease impeding treatment-seeking behavior.
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago
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.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
7 months ago

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

The term 'AIDS' was pivotal in shaping perceptions and stigma surrounding the disease, influencing both public discussion and activism.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
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.
fromNature
7 months ago
OMG science

Tackling the reality of noma

Noma is a devastating but treatable disease, with high mortality when not treated early due to stigma and lack of awareness.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Medicine

HSE urged to offer leprosy guidance after case in Ireland

Leprosy in Ireland highlights critical challenges in contract tracing and the stigma surrounding the disease impeding treatment-seeking behavior.
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago
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#public-health
fromIndependent
3 months ago
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
3 months ago
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.
fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago
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.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
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.
fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago
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.
more#hiv
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Shunned and shamed, Pakistan's trans community finally gets help for TB

Transgender individuals face significant health challenges and stigma in accessing medical care, particularly in Pakistan.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
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.
fromQueerty
7 months ago
NYC LGBT

Bi guys experience less body dissatisfaction than gay men, study finds - Queerty

Bisexual Awareness Week highlights the unique experiences of bisexual individuals within the LGBTQ+ community.
fromIndependent
7 months ago
OMG science

Vulval cancer: 'We were lucky. We were crazy about each other, right to the end. I'm raising awareness to honour Mollie'

Conor O'Reilly aims to raise awareness of vulval cancer following the loss of his wife to this often-overlooked condition.
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago
Left-wing politics

Tim Walz is a new kind of reproductive rights messenger

Tim Walz emphasizes the importance of discussing male experiences with infertility, breaking traditional stigmas around reproductive rights.
fromStreetsblog
8 months ago
SF politics

Opinion: Democrats Are Calling Trump and Vance 'Weird.' Let's Do the Same for Car Dependency. - Streetsblog USA

Labeling 'weird' behavior has been used in politics to discredit opponents; can be applied to promote safety in streets and challenge car dependency.
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago
Digital life

I posted about my divorce on Facebook. I quickly learned how important divorce announcements can be.

Announcing divorce on social media can help set the narrative, reduce stigma, and share personal stories.
fromFast Company
11 months ago
Remote teams

How DEIB can reduce neurodivergence stigma at work

Employees with learning differences face stigma and discrimination in the workplace, hindering their ability to request accommodations and excel.
fromAdvocate.com
11 months ago
Mental health

Taking a page from his uncle JFK, Patrick Kennedy writes about profiles in mental health courage

Patrick Kennedy commended the author for their bravery in speaking out about mental health struggles, highlighting the difficulties and importance of sharing such experiences.
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