A lack of funding, a glut of stigma: How Ohio LGBTQ+ health outcomes are impacted

For the 1 in 10 Ohioans who identify as LGBTQ+, media representation and social acceptance may have improved, but stigma and ...

Childhood experiences of LGBTQ+ stigma can harm romantic relationships decades later

Childhood rejection, discrimination and bullying can affect your well-being as an adult. If your friends, family or community ...

Childhood experiences of LGBTQ+ stigma can harm romantic relationships decades later – psychologists explain how to reconnect with yourself and your partner

Guilt and shame from being rejected, discriminated against or bullied as a child can carry into adulthood. But making meaning ...
Phys.org

People who are homeless in South London experience widespread stigma and discrimination

A new pilot study led by researchers from King's College London, the Lambeth Services Users Council and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine reveals that people experiencing homelessness ...
Psychology Today

What Does “End the Stigma” Even Mean?

May is mental health awareness month, a time when you will likely see some version of the following posts on social media. “Let’s end the stigma of mental illness.” “Speak up! Break the stigma.” ...
Fast Company

How DEIB can reduce neurodivergence stigma at work

Many workplaces and leaders claim to prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). However, the 70 million people in the U.S. with a learning and thinking difference, like ADHD and ...

Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Day: Why Fighting Stigma Is As Important As Treatment

For people living with genetic disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia, stigma can be as damaging as the ...
The New Times on MSN

Experts on why ending stigma is key to tackling drug addiction

Stigma and discrimination remain among the biggest obstacles to addressing drug addiction, with experts warning that fear of judgment often prevents people from seeking help until their condition has ...
Medical Xpress

How stigma affects Asian Americans living with hepatitis B

Asian Americans comprise just 6% of the U.S. population, but they represent over 60% of Americans with hepatitis B. Hepatitis B (HBV) is a virus that infects the liver, and while some people may ...