Dementia today occupies the same stigmatized, system-neglected space that cancer did half a century ago. And history shows us ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

People who believe ChatGPT may be effective for mental health support are more likely to use it and less likely to report any ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The study included 160 adults with epilepsy given either yoga and psychoeducation or sham, then followed up for ...

Purpose As HIV is one of the most stigmatizing health conditions, people living with HIV (PLHIV) continue to experience multiple forms and sources of stigmatization, which negatively impact their ...

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 ...

Physical activity was not a mediating factor in the association between internalized weight stigma reduction and weight loss. The addition of a weight stigma intervention to a behavioral weight loss ...