Mental health conditions affect millions of people worldwide, but harmful stereotypes—like the idea that people with mental illness are dangerous or weak—still shape how these conditions are ...

Bipolar disorder presents unique challenges for those affected, but research increasingly shows that stigma surrounding the condition often creates additional hurdles that prevent individuals from ...

HIV stigma is a major barrier to all aspects of the HIV care continuum. However, few HIV stigma reduction interventions exist, especially those targeting adolescents. To address these gaps, a research ...

The agency has also simplified the version of Anti-discrimination Act 2014 to address stigma and discrimination in HIV/AIDS services. The acting Director-General of NACA, Dr Kayode Ogungbemi, unveiled ...

Addiction is one of society’s most misunderstood and rebuked health conditions. That stigma discourages many people from seeking treatment for substance dependence, according to a new report published ...

A new article published in Nature Reviews Disease Primers underscores the profound role that stigma can play in health care -- and how addressing stigma-related barriers can significantly improve ...

As the world observes HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, attention turns to education, stigma reduction, and empowering communities to confront the epidemic. Recognized each December in the United States, this ...

Weight-centric approaches to health have dominated medical practice for decades, but the consequences are becoming impossible to ignore. Research indicates that weight stigma can cause physical and ...