Stigma

Eliminate Stigma As Expert Unveils Facts And Myths

Trauma following a tragic event is often unavoidable, yet post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is frequently misunderstood and unfairly viewed as…

3 weeks ago

Breaking free from the stigma of diabetes

Jazz Sethi, patientpatient author, IndiaStigma has tangible consequences for clinical outcomes, quality of life, and wellbeing of people with living…

3 months ago

Pressure To Lose Weight In Teens Linked To ‘Internalized’ Weight Stigma Later: Study

Feeling the pressure to lose weight in adolescence is linked to high levels of "internalized" weight stigma almost two decades…

3 months ago

How Drugs Like Ozempic Can Reinforce Fat Stigma : ScienceAlert

Many have declared drugs like Ozempic could "end obesity" by reducing the appetite and waistlines of millions of people around…

3 months ago

Clark’s Harbour clinic addresses barriers, stigma to accessing addictions and mental health help

Rex Stoddard knew his community needed something.Ever since a doctor who provided part-time service to Clark's Harbour retired about 10…

5 months ago

Stigma of mental illness clouds MAID expansion, patient and psychiatrist say

WARNING: This story includes discussion of suicidal thoughtsCanadians suffering from debilitating mental illness cannot yet legally qualify for medical assistance…

5 months ago

Break Stigma, Know Facts Behind Common Myths About Hansen’s Disease

Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is one of the most stigmatized diseases in the world, leaving patients feeling isolated…

5 months ago

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